What signs do birds with avian influenza demonstrate?
Low pathogenic avian influenza signs in poultry are typically mild. Decreased food consumption, respiratory signs (coughing and sneezing) and a decrease in egg production might demonstrate the presence of the disease. Domestic birds that are affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza are sicker than those with low pathogenic avian influenza and could exhibit one or more of the following clinical signs: sudden death, lack of energy and appetite, decreased egg production, soft-shelled or misshapen eggs, nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, lack of coordination, and diarrhea. Signs of avian influenza in wild birds are not well described, because wild birds generally do not get sick from the common strains of this virus.
