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Avian Influenza and Humans FAQs

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•  Avian Influenza in Birds
•  Avian Influenza and Humans
•  Treatments
•  Prevention and Control

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Can avian influenza infect people? What are the symptoms of pandemic flu? What are the symptoms of pandemic flu? How long do symptoms take to develop & how long do they last? Who is at risk from pandemic flu? What should I do if I think I have avian flu symptoms? How is avian influenza different from normal influenza? How does pandemic flu spread? How is avian influenza spread to humans? Can avian influenza be treated with antibiotics or other drugs? Are children at greater risk of catching avian influenza? If I was exposed to avian influenza in birds, how long would it take for me to become sick? Can avian influenza kill? Will the current influenza vaccine protect me against avian influenza?

Q. How is avian influenza spread to humans?

A. People need to have close contact with infected birds or poultry manure to get avian influenza. The virus is found in bird feces and respiratory secretions. There is no evidence of effective human transmission of the virus at this time.

Q. Can avian influenza be treated with antibiotics or other drugs?

A. There are medications that are effective against the avian influenza virus in people. Sometimes people with influenza develop secondary bacterial infections and these can be treated with antibiotics.

Q. Are children at greater risk of catching avian influenza?

A. Probably, yes. The current cases of avian influenza in humans are predominantly in children. This may be because children are more likely to have close contact with chickens and chicken feces.