Clinician Brief: Evaluating and Managing Patients Exposed to Animals or Persons Infected with Novel Influenza A Viruses of Public Health Concern

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This webpage describes how to handle patients exposed to novel influenza A viruses, which are different from regular flu viruses and can come from animals like birds or pigs. If someone shows symptoms after exposure, they should be isolated and treated with antiviral medicine quickly. Doctors should collect samples for testing at public health labs. Symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, or red eyes. Even without a fever, people might still have the virus. Protective gear is important for healthcare workers when treating these patients to prevent spreading the virus further.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Antiviral Agents; Communicable Disease Control; Communicable Diseases; Disease Outbreaks; Influenza in Birds; Respiratory Tract Infections; Zoonoses; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Communicable Diseases, Emerging; Oseltamivir; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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