Patient's question:
An acute infectious disease caused by avian influenza virus, which can also infect humans. What are the symptoms after infection? How is it called avian influenza?Doctor's answer:
Avian influenza (Bird Flu or Avian Influenza) is an acute infectious disease caused by avian influenza viruses, which can also infect humans. The symptoms after infection mainly include high fever, cough, runny nose, muscle pain, etc. Most cases are accompanied by severe pneumonia. In severe cases, multiple organ failure such as heart and kidney failure can lead to death, with a high mortality rate. This disease can be transmitted through various routes such as the digestive tract, respiratory tract, skin damage, and conjunctiva. The movement of people and vehicles is a significant factor in the spread of this disease.