Description of
cause of bird flu is a type A influenza virus that spreads among birds. The virus then it could spread to other species such as pigs, cats, dogs, tigers, even humans. Influenza virus type A has several subtypes characterized the hemagglutinin (H) and Neuramidase (N). There are 9 variants H and 14 variants of N. Bird flu virus is contagious right now is the H5N1 subtype that has a long incubation time of 3-5 days. Humans who have a high risk of contracting are children. Why, they have the endurance of the weaker, poultry farm workers, sellers and handlers of poultry and domestic birds, a home owner. Virus incubation period is 1-7 days after which the symptoms of bird flu. The emergence of
symptoms
of high fever (> 38 degrees Celsius), sore throat, a sudden, cough, issued a runny nose, muscle aches, headaches, sudden fatigue, incidence of inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia). The symptoms are similar to ordinary flu symptoms. If not treated quickly can result in patient death.
Treatment
Handling of bird flu can be done with treatment or giving flu drugs like Tamiflu or any other kind with the consent and sepengawasan doctor or the hospital designated by the Department of Health.