Avian influenza has a near 100% fatality rate among birds. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Use protective gear such as gloves and eye protection when handling possibly infected birds.

Bird flu symptoms have been reported to be largely the same as the seasonal flu. Symptoms can include cough, a sore throat, head and muscle aches, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Bird flu symptoms in humans present similarly to the flu and can range from mild to severe. "They can appear within the first three to five days after contact with an infected animal," says Dr. ...

The fatality rate for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans has historically been high, with more than half of ...

Bird flu or avian influenza is a group of viruses that primarily infects birds. Here are some more facts about bird flu, including the symptoms, how animals catch it and what people need to know.