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Avian influenza physical examination

Introduction

For more information about seasonal human influenza virus that is not associated with animal exposure, see Influenza

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

Throat

  • Erythematous mucosa may be present

Lungs

References

References

  1. ↑ Avian Influenza Factsheet. World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/avian_influenza/en/ Accessed on February 17, 2017
  2. ↑ 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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