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Bird flu symptoms are quite similar to other diseases. Therefore, sometimes it may be difficult for a Doctor to diagnose the illness right away. However, if the Doctor senses it may be Avian flu, a simple
laboratory test will determine the real issue. Symptoms can vary by patient, but there are many signs to question. There are typical influenza symptoms (which include fever, cough, and muscle aches), pneumonia and serious respiratory infections. According to MedicineNet,
"The symptoms of Avian influenza may depend on which specific virus subtype and strain caused the
infection."
As for symptoms in birds, decreased activity, weakness, less egg production, hemorrhages, and sudden death are just a few examples. It is difficult for a bird to prevent the disease because their normal activity may cause it. If birds share their water supply with other birds or their cage and/or area is contaminated, they have a good chance that the virus will pick them as their next victim.
Studies have shown that most medication for influenza can be used to treat Avian Flu. These
medication include Amantadine, Rimantadine, and
Oseltamivir. If the body does not resist such treatment, the patient should recover 100%. However, additional research is necessary when figuring out what medicine is best for each patient. What many people do need to know is that the 2005-2006 influenza vaccine will not provide immunity from the Bird Flu. Doctors are currently testing new medications that will permanently prevent the virus. Unfortunately, these drugs are very expensive and usually short in supply. This causes even more problems as more people are becoming nervous about preventing the illness.
Luckily all of these worries do not prevent people from traveling. According to many sources, "Bird flu is not transmitted from one person to another. Individuals at risk are those are directly or indirectly exposed to sick chickens and other fowl. The government thereby advises travelers to countries affected with bird flu not to go to bird parks (aviaries), poultry farms or market where live poultry is sold." As long as people are aware of what to look out for and avoid, traveling is not a large issue. However, one should always stay informed when going out of the country. If worried about the bird flu in the specific country, research is always an option. The internet provides hundreds of tools on what places have been affected and where to avoid. This will relax any vacationer and let the paranoia take a vacation as well.
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