Patient's question:
Am I showing symptoms of H7N9 avian flu? My head is a bit sore. My eyes are aching. I have a slightly high fever. My throat is itchy and a bit painful.Treatment history and effectiveness: I have taken medication.
The kind of help I need: Am I showing symptoms of H7N9 avian flu?
Doctor's answer:
The incubation period of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza is generally within 7 days. 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 most patients maintaining a temperature above 39°C, experiencing breathing difficulties, and possibly coughing up blood-tinged sputum. These severe cases may quickly develop into acute respiratory distress syndrome, mediastinal emphysema, sepsis, shock, impaired consciousness, and acute kidney injury, among other complications.Recommendations:
1. Enhance physical exercise, pay attention to dietary nutrition, ensure adequate deep sleep and rest to boost immunity.
2. Minimize unnecessary contact with poultry, especially with sick or dead birds. Wash hands frequently, avoid contact with poultry secretions, and thoroughly clean hands with disinfectant and water after touching birds or their droppings.