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Avian Flu Updated 4/2011

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BASICS

  • Description
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • General Prevention
  • Etiology
  • Associated Conditions

DIAGNOSIS

  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Tests
  • Differential Diagnosis

TREATMENT

  • Medication (Drugs)
  • Additional Treatment
  • In-patient Considerations

Ongoing Care

  • Follow-Up Recommendations
  • Patient Education
  • Prognosis
  • Complications
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BASICS
Description
  • Avian influenza A subtype H5N1 is a highly pathogenic and aggressive form of influenza.
  • Presents with influenzalike symptoms, with lower respiratory tract symptoms (limited upper respiratory tract symptoms)
  • High mortality rate in elderly and very young
Epidemiology
Incidence
  • More than 490 confirmed human cases (60% fatality rate); primarily in Asia
  • Predominate age: All age groups
Prevalence

Rare

Risk Factors
  • Direct contact with H5N1 virus
  • Contact with infected poultry
  • Close contact with infected person
  • Travel to affected country within 10 days of symptom onset
General Prevention
  • Consider with any patient with influenzalike symptoms who has had close contact with H5N1 or ill poultry
  • 2007: Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine for adults 18–65. Currently only available from ...

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