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After Donald's collapse we are now informed there are signs
of improvement. Donald collapsed after being seen sneezing
and coughing (see picture below). Doctors at first
thought it was a common strain of flu until it was discovered
that Donald is in fact a Duck.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza
(flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds.
Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines,
but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is
very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated
birds, including chickens, ducks,
and turkeys, very sick and can kill them.
What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?
Symptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like
symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye
infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as
acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening
complications. The symptoms of bird flu may depend on which
virus caused the infection. But in all cases is preceded
by a sudden urge to peck at the ground, flap your arms and
cluck.
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