What are the signs and symptoms of bird flu?

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What are the signs and symptoms of bird flu?

The signs and symptoms of bird flu in people may vary. They may include typical flu symptoms like:

  • Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius) or higher.
  • Cough.
  • Body and muscle aches.
  • Sore throat.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Stuffy or runny nose.
  • Pink eye (conjunctivitis).

Bird flu may also cause severe respiratory symptoms and conditions, including:

  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
  • Pneumonia.
  • Acute respiratory distress.
  • Respiratory failure.

Infected individuals may also develop secondary bacterial infections. In severe cases of avian flu, an infected person might experience neurologic symptoms like seizures or mental changes. Bird flu might also cause multi-organ failure or septic shock.

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