Avian Bir d

Flu

Dr. Mejbah Uddin Ahmed

Bird
Flu
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What is Bird Flu?

 Is an infection caused by avian influenza

viruses
 The subtype of influenza A virus, H5N1 virus,
is responsible for bird flu
 Bird Flu: The H5N1 Virus

• Among the influenza viruses type A is most

deadly to humans.
• Bird Flu: H5N1 virus result from antigenic
shift from poultry to human or when poultry
and human viruses combine to form a
completely different subtype.
 Transmission
 Transmitted via saliva,
nasal secretions and
feces of infected birds.
 Spread to humans by
contact with infected
bird.
 The infection is not
easily transmitted from
human to human but it
is possible
 Symptoms

 Symptoms include fever,

sore throat, cough, muscle
aches etc. (Flu-like
symptoms)
 These symptoms can
progress to eye infections,
pneumonia and respiratory
infections that lead to
death
 Population At Risk

 Healthcare workers are at a high risk

 People working at poultry farm
 “Most cases have occurred in previously healthy
children and young adults.”
 Protect Yourself

 Wash your hands

frequently
 Wear the N95 surgical
mask

Avoid unnecessary contact or travel during

possible outbreak