Avian influenza physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Physical examination may reveal fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, and other findings suggestive of complications affecting multiple organ systems.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Physical findings in avian influenza infection depend on several factors, such as age, comorbidities, and host immune status.[1][2]
Vitals
Skin
Eyes
- Watery eyes
- Redness
Nose
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
Throat
- Erythematous mucosa may be present
Lungs
References
References
- ↑ Avian Influenza Factsheet. World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/avian_influenza/en/ Accessed on February 17, 2017
- ↑ Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in Humans. Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-humans.htm Accessed on February 17, 2017
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