Avian Influenza
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Avian influenza is a respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that mainly affect birds, although under certain circumstances some types can be transmitted to people who have close contact with them.
How it relates to people: human infection is uncommon and is usually associated with close contact with infected birds, alive or dead, or with environments and surfaces contaminated by their secretions; it does not spread easily from person to person.
Common symptoms: when it affects people, it may present with fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and general discomfort, similar to other flu illnesses; in some cases the respiratory symptoms become more pronounced.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist is the appropriate professional to evaluate the related respiratory conditions and provide follow-up. If you develop respiratory symptoms after contact with birds, it is advisable to seek professional guidance for an appropriate and timely evaluation.
Data on 38 doctors who treat avian influenza
Which specialist treats avian influenza?
Avian influenza should be evaluated by a Pulmonologist, who assesses respiratory involvement and follows up on treatment. See this specialist if you develop respiratory symptoms after exposure to birds. You can book an appointment for a timely evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in avian influenza
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Frequently asked questions
What is avian influenza?
Avian influenza is a respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that mainly affect birds, although under certain circumstances some types can be transmitted to people who have close contact with them.
Which doctor treats avian influenza?
Avian influenza should be evaluated by a Pulmonologist, who assesses respiratory involvement and follows up on treatment. See this specialist if you develop respiratory symptoms after exposure to birds. You can book an appointment for a timely evaluation.