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    Avian Influenza, Not Just For The Birds

    You have seen it on the news. It has been shown on talk shows. It has been covered by newspapers and magazines. "It" is called the Avian or Bird Flu.

    Seems like pretty scary stuff, doesn't it? An infection that there is no real cure for? And how a lot really know about Avian Flu? Isn't it just for the birds? Do we really have to worry about it?

    Well, the answer is yes and no. On the one hand it's a potentially deadly and contagious virus, and on the other, it's actually rare in occurrence.

    The thing is that the bulk people simply do not know that much about this virus. This article will examine what Avian Influenza is, it's effects, and how it can be combated.

    First, we will look at how this disease affects birds. It is a virus that naturally springs up in birds world-wide. The H5N1 virus is responsible for causing Avian or Bird Flu. The actual virus is carried by wild birds in their intestines. The intriguing thing about that fact is that the carriers may not obtain sick, instead they spread the virus to other birds.

    The spread of infection amongst birds happens when non-infected birds come into contact with the saliva, feces, or nasal secretions of infected birds. This can be bird to bird or through surfaces that have become contaminated with the virus. Also, this can influence domestic fowl, as well. And this contact can either be direct or via contact with contaminated surfaces.

    There are two major types of this virus in birds, low and high pathogenic forms. The low pathogenic form may not be detected and may even produce only mild symptoms, amongst those infected. Unfortunately, the high pathogenic form is quite aggressive and often deadly. It affects multiple internal organs and the mortality rate can be as high as 90 to 100 percent
    within a 48 hour time period.

    Ok, so almighty deal. It affects birds, why should I care? Because it affects humans. And in some cases, with deadly consequences.

    Since 1997, there have been recorded cases of Avian Flu infection in humans. These cases involve the various subtypes of influenza. Most have happened due to direct contact with poultry that is infected. This would involve chickens, duck, turkeys, etc. And, this also includes contact with cages, perches, feeders or any object that poultry would use.

    Three subtypes of influenza have been noted in human beings. These are H1N1, N1N2, and H3N2. Again, it's important to note that rarely is the spread of Avian Influenza from person to person reported. And transmission from the infected to beyond one person is also a rarity.

    What are some of the symptoms that are related with Avian Influenza infection in humans? Fever, cough , muscle aches, and sore throats are among the initial symptoms reported. Others can include eye infections, respiratory distress, as well as other grave complications.

    Are there treatments obtainable to combat this disease? Yes, there are. A class of drugs called Anti-Virals will be the choice of treatment against this disease. Some of these include drugs such as Symmetrel®. The problem is that this virus continues to mutate and this makes the anti-viral drugs less effective. So, it's a constant battle for new drugs to be produced to meet the demands of destroying an ever-changing disease.

    While Avian Flu is a grave disease, it continues to be rare in occurrence. It still deserves to be treated as the very grave and potentially lethal virus that it's ever-evolving.

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