Avian Influenza treatment in Mexicali

Avian or bird flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate mainly among birds and that, under specific circumstances, can be transmitted to humans.

Common symptoms: It may present similarly to a common flu, with fever, cough, and muscle aches, though in some cases it comes to significantly affect the respiratory tract.

Common causes: Infection is usually related to close contact with sick birds or with environments where they gather.

Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the infectious disease specialist address this type of respiratory infection; in the case of intense flu-like symptoms after contact with birds, the prudent thing is to seek medical care for a timely evaluation.