virus h5n1 subtype

Is There A Vaccine For Avian Flu?

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While avian flu vaccines are currently available , they are not being used on a large scale on poultry farms because this hinders the ability to conduct surveillance testing, which helps detect the virus in unvaccinated flocks and limit the spread of the disease. What is the avian flu vaccine used for? What Is Influenza … Read more

Can H5N1 Be Cured?

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bird flu is treated with antiviral medications Common treatments are: Oseltamivir. Peramivir. How does H5N1 affect the body? The reported signs and symptoms of bird flu virus infections in humans have ranged from no symptoms or mild illness [such as eye redness (conjunctivitis) or mild flu-like upper respiratory symptoms], to severe (such as pneumonia requiring … Read more