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Bird flu (avian flu)

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How common it is:

Rare

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Fever, malaise, aches
Rapid breathing
Shallow breathing
Gritty or scratchy eyes
Headache, made worse by hormone changes

Risk factors

Personal

Contact with infected animals

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