Atypical avian influenza (H5N1)

Emerg Infect Dis. 2004 Jul;10(7):1321-4. doi: 10.3201/eid1007.040415.

Abstract

We report the first case of avian influenza in a patient with fever and diarrhea but no respiratory symptoms. Avian influenza should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if they have a history of exposure to poultry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Chickens / virology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / virology
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype*
  • Influenza A virus / pathogenicity*
  • Influenza in Birds / transmission
  • Influenza in Birds / virology
  • Influenza, Human / physiopathology*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Poultry Diseases / transmission
  • Poultry Diseases / virology