Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of ...

Though rare, avian flu can infect humans, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Mild symptoms include eye redness and irritation (conjunctivitis), a mild fever, cough, sore throat ...

Some antiviral drugs, if taken within two days of symptoms, may help. "Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is expected to be effective at treating the current avian influenza strain..." according to Conti.

It is caused by Avian pox viruses which are single ... esophagus or trachea. Other symptoms include blindness, feed refusal, lowered egg production, facial swelling. How does this disease spread?

The Veterinary Service section from the Falkland Islands Department of Agriculture has announced that it has received a reported outbreak of avian pox amongst Gentoo penguins in the Falklands.