Sunday, February 04, 2007 @ 12:30 PM
I'm coughing like siao charbor i think my neighbour also condemn me. When i was taking a few buses yesterday and the day before, there always come a point when my throat gets too dry and itchy so i coughed non-stop. And I got stares as if i got H5N1 virus kind of thing. So to console myself that i'm safe, i checked this out...Bird Flu SymptomsFever: One of the first symptoms of bird flu in humans is a fever higher than 100 °F, that is 38 °C.Cough: Cough similar to regular flu symptoms. Coughing patients emit droplets laden with virus, and for this reason, a protective face mask is recommended for both patients and caretakers. A surgical mask is sufficient for patients, while caretakers should wear a face mask that is N95 certified or better.Shortness of Breath: Difficulties breathing.Sore throat: Similar to regular flu.Diarrhea and Abdominal Pain: Diarrhea and abdominal pain has been a symptom in some patients, but not all of them. Watery diarrhea may be a symptom in bird flu cases, but is not a common symptom in regular flu. Diarrhea comes before respiratory symptoms. Two young patients had encephalitis and diarrhea without any respiratory symptoms.Bleeding of nose and gums: A symptom reported in some patients.Muscle Aches: Similar aches as for regular flu.Vomitting: Nausea and vomitting has been a symptom in some patients.Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is not a usual symptom of people with H5N1 avian flu, but is common in people infected with other subtypes of avian flu.Flu-like Symptoms With a Few Differences:
In general, bird flu symptoms in humans are similar to regular flu symptoms. High fever, muscle aches, cough, and sore throat are common. Humans ill with avian flu subtype H5N1 rarely have conjunctivitis, a common symptom in people infected with other subtypes of avian flu.
Most people have suffered respiratory distress, but a couple of young children did not show any signs of respiratory distress, but had diarrhea and symptoms of encephalitis.So the ones in orange that i'm suffering from so i guess i'm pretty safe. But my hands and legs are shivering badly today and i'm not feverish though. Somethings really wrong inside:(
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