Avian Flue

Were you looking for information about Avian Flu? Avian flue is a common misspelling of avian flu.

Avian (bird) flu is an infection caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally in birds. The avian flu virus is highly contagious among birds, but it is rarely transmitted to humans. Common symptoms in humans include fever, cough, sore throat, viral pneumonia, and other life-threatening complications. Doctors and scientists are working on vaccines to protect humans against H5N1 avian flu in case a pandemic occurs.

(For more information, click Avian Flu. This article takes a more in-depth look at the causes, prevention, and treatment of this condition.)