Patient's question:
On the first day, I had a slight cough. On the third day, it seems like I had a bit of a fever. The cough is about the same as the first day, and my body still feels a bit sore. I want to ask if it might be H7N9.Doctor's answer:
H7N9 avian influenza is a new type of avian influenza that was first identified in Shanghai and Anhui in late March 2013. Patients typically exhibit flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, and reduced sputum production, which may be accompanied by headache, muscle aches, and general discomfort. Severe cases progress rapidly, presenting as severe pneumonia, with temperatures often persisting above 39°C, and may include difficulty breathing, coughing up blood-tinged sputum. These cases can quickly progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome, mediastinal emphysema, sepsis, shock, loss of consciousness, and acute kidney injury.