What Are the Treatments for the Bird Flu?
“Bird flu,” or avian flu, is a form of influenza A that primarily afflicts birds, but hundreds of human infections have been reported since 1997. The majority of influenza A infections that occur in humans are the result of direct contact with infected poultry or contaminated surfaces. Symptoms of the avian flu range from mild conditions, including conjunctivitis and nausea to more severe symptoms, including upper respiratory problems and death. Treatment for influenza A generally involves vaccination, isolation and prevention of the disease spreading to other patients.
