Avian Flu Symptoms
Avian Flu Symptoms
Avian flu is commonly known as the bird flu and is caused by a form of the influenza virus. The virus is mostly passed from birds to other birds but transmission to humans does occasionally occur when people have close contact with infected birds. Avian flu symptoms are very serious (often fatal) and medical treatment is needed immediately. Thus far cases have only been reported in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Avian flu is spread from one bird to another easily. The virus has a more difficult time crossing the species barrier to humans. Wild and domestic poultry …