How Bird Flu Kills
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How Bird Flu Kills
Summary
This article explores the symptoms of bird flu and how it can be fatal to both birds and humans.
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The bird flu virus primarily affects birds, but due to its ability to mutate, it can also spread to humans. Although the virus has only resulted in a few human fatalities so far, health officials are working tirelessly to prevent an outbreak. Understanding how it impacts humans is still an ongoing area of research.
There are 15 types of avian flu viruses that can infect birds. The current outbreak is caused by the H5N1 strain, which is highly contagious and deadly, especially because it can be transmitted to humans.
Remember the SARS scare from years ago? Compared to bird flu, SARS is milder and less contagious, as it can be managed by isolating the infected person.
Bird flu viruses can be either low or highly pathogenic. Low pathogenic viruses cause minor issues in birds, like ruffled feathers and reduced egg production. Highly pathogenic viruses can lead to severe diseases, including respiratory issues, and can cause domestic birds to die quickly once symptoms appear.
Symptoms of bird flu in birds include loss of appetite, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, and depression.
In humans, highly pathogenic forms can be deadly. The incubation period is unclear, but symptoms may develop one to five days after exposure. Initial signs can be as mild as an eye infection, resembling ordinary conjunctivitis. Other symptoms like cough, fever, and sore throat are similar to regular flu, making it difficult to diagnose.
If untreated, bird flu can lead to severe complications, such as viral pneumonia and respiratory failure.
Health officials and scientists are racing to prevent outbreaks and ensure that people do not mistake this life-threatening virus for regular flu.
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