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    Influenza

    What is influenza and what How does influenza affect Avian influenza can cause mild
    causes it? my animal? signs in people including redness
    Influenza, also called the “flu”, is a In mammals, the most common and mild swelling around the eyes
    viral disease that affects humans and clinical signs of influenza include, (conjunctivitis). In some cases the
    many animals. It most commonly fever, cough, nasal discharge (“runny” more severe avian virus strain can
    causes a fever and respiratory nose) and difficulty breathing. In cause severe breathing problems
    problems. There are three groups severe cases, death can occur. including death.
    of influenza viruses, called type A, B, Infected waterfowl do not usually Who should I contact, if I
    or C. Influenza type A is the primary show signs of illness. Poultry however, suspect influenza?
    group affecting both humans and do get sick with the avian form of In Animals – Contact your
    animals. Influenza A viruses also have influenza. In these birds, respiratory veterinarian immediately.
    many different subtypes. Most only signs are common as well as decreased In Humans – Contact your
    infect a single species (e.g., birds or egg production and diarrhea. physician immediately.
    pigs), while other subtypes can affect
    more than one species (e.g., birds, Can I get influenza? How can I protect my animal
    pigs and humans). Influenza A viruses Yes. Humans can become infected from influenza?
    can undergo rapid genetic changes with influenza. Most viral subtypes are Vaccines are available for pigs,
    (antigenic shift) which then allows animal specific, but humans can be horses, and dogs. If your animal
    them to infect new species of animals. infected with some swine strains and becomes infected with influenza,
    less frequently avian strains. contact your veterinarian; proper
    What animals get influenza?
    Exposure typically occurs through medical care can improve recovery
    Birds, pigs, horses, ferrets, dogs, and
    the air (aerosol), direct contact with and help minimize secondary
    cats can all be infected with various
    nasal discharges or contact with complications.
    strains of the influenza virus. Influenza
    contaminated objects (fomites).
    in birds is often referred to as avian
    Signs of illness include fever, muscle How can I protect myself
    influenza, in pigs as swine influenza, in from influenza?
    pain, headaches, sneezing, runny
    horses as equine influenza and so on.
    nose, sore throat, cough, dizziness, The best way to prevent human
    Influenza in humans is often referred
    and drowsiness. influenza is to be vaccinated for
    to as the seasonal flu. Waterfowl
    influenza each year. Proper sanitation
    are important reservoirs for many
    is also important. Cover your mouth
    subtypes of influenza.
    and nose when sneezing, wash your
    How can my animal get hands regularly, and avoid close
    influenza? contact with anyone sick. Wear
    protective clothing, gloves, and masks
    In mammals, the influenza virus is
    when in contact with pigs or birds
    transmitted through the air (aerosol)
    which may be infected with influenza.
    by coughing and sneezing, by direct
    contact with nasal discharges or by For More Information
    objects contaminated with the virus
    (fomites). Influenza (the FLU) CFSPH Technical Fact Sheets. Influenza
    at http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/
    In birds, the virus is shed in the feces is a respiratory viral disease DiseaseInfo/default.htm
    as well as saliva and nasal secretions; that can affect animals
    CDC website. Influenza at http://www.cdc.
    fecal-oral transmission is the most and humans. gov/flu
    common means of spread for avian Left (circle): Electron micrograph of influenza virus.
    Right: Sneezing can spread influenza viruses.
    influenza (bird flu).

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