Bird flu
Also called: avian influenza, H5N1, H5N6, H5N8, H7N9, avian influenza and fowl plague
Strains of the influenza virus that primarily infect birds, but can also infect humans.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Spreads by airborne droplets
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
This type of flu is most often contracted by contact with sick birds. It can also be passed from person to person.
Extremely rare: Fewer than 5 thousand cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
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