Bird flu (avian influenza) is a general term for the disease caused by avian viruses that infect birds but can also infect humans. Several signs and symptoms may develop thereafter, which you should know because bird flu can be fatal. Bird flu virus has various strains that appear to have different identifiable symptoms. One strain can cause fever.
Humans and sick animals infected by the bird flu virus have also been found to have higher body temperatures (>38°C). Fever is associated with it, but other relevant signs are also associated with it. Thus, physicians in patients who see a high reading on the thermometer need to complete a history with other key symptoms. When it comes to treatment, bird flu patients who have fever should be treated with antipyretics.
