Atypical avian influenza (H5N1)

We report the first case of avian influenza in a patient with fever and diarrhea but no respiratory symptoms. Avian influenza should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if they have a history of exposure to poultry.

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2004-07, Vol.10 (7), p.1321-1324
Main Authors: Apisarnthanarak, Anucha, Kitphati, Rungrueng, Thongphubeth, Kanokporn, Patoomanunt, Prisana, Anthanont, Pimjai, Auwanit, Wattana, Thawatsupha, Pranee, Chittaganpitch, Malinee, Saeng-Aroon, Siriphan, Waicharoen, Sunthareeya, Apisarnthanarak, Piyaporn, Storch, Gregory A, Mundy, Linda M, Fraser, Victoria J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Analysis
Animals
Avian influenza
Chickens - virology
Dispatch
Fatal Outcome
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases - physiopathology
Gastrointestinal Diseases - virology
H5N1
Health Personnel
healthcare workers
Humans
Influence
influenza
Influenza A virus - pathogenicity
Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype
Influenza in Birds - transmission
Influenza in Birds - virology
Influenza virus
Influenza, Human - physiopathology
Influenza, Human - virology
Poultry Diseases - transmission
Poultry Diseases - virology
Thailand
unusual presentation
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Summary:We report the first case of avian influenza in a patient with fever and diarrhea but no respiratory symptoms. Avian influenza should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if they have a history of exposure to poultry.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid1007.040415