What are the symptoms of avian influenza in humans?

The symptoms of avian influenza in humans range from flu like symptoms like cough, sore throat, high fever, muscle aches, to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory distress and other severe and life threatening complications.

The symptoms of illness probably develop 3-7 days after contracting infection with the virus. In some patients diarrhea or neurological symptoms may be seen.

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