Description

Description of the Cause of bird flu was type A influenza virus that spreads among birds. This virus can then spread to other species such as pigs, cats, dogs, tigers, even humans. influenza virus type A has several subtypes that are marked with the haemagglutinin (H) and Neuramidase (N).

There are 9 variants and 14 variants of N.H bird flu virus is currently endemic H5N1 subtype that has an incubation period of 3-5 days.

Humans who have a high risk of contracting are children. Why, they have the endurance of poultry workers are weak, sellers and handlers of poultry and domestic birds, the homeowner. The incubation period is 1-7 days after symptoms appear affected by bird flu.

symptom

The emergence of symptoms of high fever (> 38 degrees Celsius), sore throat, suddenly, cough, issued a runny nose, muscle aches, headaches, sudden fatigue, incidence of pneumonia (pneumonia). The symptoms are similar to ordinary flu symptoms. If not treated quickly can lead to death of the patient.

Treatment

Treatment of bird flu can be done with medication or giving flu drugs like Tamiflu or any other type look permission and physician or hospital designated by the Ministry of Health.