Avian influenza

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Bird flu; avian flu, Bird influenza, Avian influenza virus; Bird flu virus; Bird influenza virus; Zoonotic influenza; Variant influenza

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Avian influenza from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• H5N1
• Global Spread of H5N1
• Transmission and Infection of H5N1
• Subtypes of Influenza A virus
• Influenza Virus A
• Influenza Pandemic
• Influenza Genome Sequencing Project
• Influenza Vaccine
• OIE/FAO Network of Expertise on Avian Influenza
• International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza
• Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act

External Links[edit | edit source]

• WHO Avian influenza resource (updated)

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