Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) Main Page

How are avian, pandemic, and seasonal flu different?
Avian flu is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds.
Pandemic flu is flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness that spreads easily from person to person. Currently there is no pandemic flu.
Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

• Facts Sheet

• Overview of the Bird Flu

• Signs and symptoms

• Causes

• Risk Factors

• When to seek medical advice

• Complications

• Treatment

• Prevention

• What is bird flu?

• Questions and answers

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Key Facts

• Current situation

• Instances of Avian Influenza Infections in Humans

• Bird flu viruses

• Bird flu virus A

• Spread of virus in birds

• Transmission between animals and people

• Bird flu in cats

• Recommendations of FAO

• Safety Measures

• Avian flu and related issues

• Past outbreaks

• Preparing for pandemic Influenza

• Pandemic influenza: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• Timeline of Human Flu Pandemic

• Pandemic influenza surveillance

• Laboratory diagnosis

• Healthcare planning

• Clinical guidelines

• Community disease control and prevention

• Public Health Communications

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