high risk
Influenza A (H5N1)
Avian flu
When to seek urgent care: Emergency care for breathing difficulty
Key facts
Family
Orthomyxoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
2-8 days
Vaccine
Limited (stockpiled)
Est. cases tracked
39,198
Symptoms
High feverCoughSevere respiratory distressPneumonia
Transmission
Contact with infected birdsRarely respiratory
Prevention
Avoid contact with sick/dead birdsPPE for poultry workers
Treatment
Antivirals; intensive supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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