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Avian Bird Flu - A Possible Pandemic By Expert Author: Spencer Hunt
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Dealing with a possible pandemic...

Avian bird flu, often referred to as Avian influenza, is an infectious disease found usually in birds which is caused by A strains of the influenza virus. This influenza virus occurs naturally in the intestines of wild birds and usually does not cause them sickness.

Infected birds transmit the influenza virus through their saliva, nasal secretion and feces. Domestic birds can contract the sickness when they come in contact with water bowls, cage bars, floors or with material such as feed and water that has become contaminated with this virus.

Fifteen subtypes of influenza virus are known to infect birds, thus providing an extensive number of influenza viruses potentially circulating in bird populations. To date, all outbreaks of avian influenza have been caused by influenza A viruses of subtypes H5 and H7.

Avian influenza, or influenza A, is chiefly found in animals, but infection with this virus can occur in humans. The risk from this virus to humans is considered mild, although cases of human infection are on the rise since 1997. In most cases, humans have caught this disease by coming in contact with contaminated surfaces like water bowls and cages, and with infected birds.

Cases of transmission of this virus from an infected human to another human have not been recorded officially. Some human influenza viruses are known to be subtypes of avian bird flu influenza. Influenza A is continuously changing and it is possible that subtypes may adapt over time to infect and spread among humans.

Humans who become infected with influenza A show symptoms similar to human influenza virus, and they may suffer from fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and eye infections.

In severe cases, they may have pneumonia and other life-threatening diseases. Death is a possible outcome of infection.

Many have looked toward the use of vaccines or face masks. While this could possibly have some positive affect, viruses often become resistant to vaccines so by the time they are used, the particular influenza strain might not react to the present vaccines.

So I would suggest that you simply work to build up a very strong immune system.

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Spencer Hunt is a health consultant who recommends glyconutrients for those in need of an immune system boost. www.ifoundhealth.com

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