Background
Another common name for avian influenza
(What is) Bird flu
One way a human can contract Avian Influenza
(What is) Contact with an infected animal / Breathing it in from small dust particles in animal habitats (/ Eating raw foods)
Two symptoms of Avian Influenza in humans
(What are) Fever / Difficulty breathing / Pink eye / Upset stomach / Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea / Fatigue / Muscle aches / Sore throat / Runny/Stuffy nose /A cough
If you have or suspect you have come in contact with the Avian Influenza virus (you should)
(What is) See a medical provider
This country, bordering France, is where the first ever documentation of Avian Influenza is from
(What is) Italy
One way a pet/animal can contract Avian Influenza
(What is) Eating sick or dead birds or other animals infected with avian influenza viruses / Being exposed to sick or dead birds, dairy cows/cattle, or other animals infected with avian influenza viruses (/ Eating raw pet food)
One symptom of Avian Influenza in animals/pets
(What is) Sudden death / Ruffled feathers / Unusual head or neck posture / Droopy appearance / Watery/Reddened/Inflamed eyes / Neurologic symptoms / Reluctance to move, eat or drink / Respiratory distress / Diarrhea / Swollen and discoloured head, wattle, or comb / Dramatic drop in egg production / Fatigue / Fever / Discharge from the nose
Two ways you can prevent you/your pets from contracting Avian Influenza
(What are) Avoid direct contact with wild birds / Prevent pets from interacting with potentially infected animals or items that could be contaminated /Do not let you or your pets touch or consume raw pet food or raw (unpasteurized) milk / Wear PPE / If you are traveling to a place where bird flu is spreading, avoid poultry farms and bird markets / Cook food fully / Wash your hands with soap and water after handling food and animals / Take your shoes off before entering your home if you’ve been in areas where birds like waterfowl or chickens live
What animal is Avian Influenza NOT found in, in the U.S.:
A) Sea Lions
B) Deer
C) Cats
D) Cattle
(What is) B
One group of humans that are most susceptible to contracting Avian Influenza
(Who are) Individuals who work on farms / Backyard poultry owners / Veterinarians, Those with recreational exposures / Health care providers / Emergency responders
Two things that (symptoms of) Avian Influenza can lead to
(What are) Pneumonia / Bacterial infections / Respiratory distress or failure / Sepsis / Brain swelling / Worsening of chronic lung conditions / Ear/Sinus infection / Kidney problems / Heart problems
True or False: Vaccines are what protect you from Avian Influenza
(What is) False
The two strains of Avian Influenza: _____ Pathogenic Avian Influenza and ______ Pathogenic Avian Influenza
(What is) High and Low / Low and High
Which of the following can spread Avian Influenza to humans:
A) Geese
B) Humans
C) Pigs
D) All of these
(What is) D
The length of time that it takes for Avian Influenza symptoms to appear
(What is) Anywhere from seven days to up to two weeks
One thing you can do if you are dealing with an Avian Influenza outbreak
(What is) Quarantine and movement restrictions / Disease tracing and surveillance / Euthanasia and disposal / Decontamination