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Are the symptoms of bird flu the same as that of a normal flu?
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Yes but: The mortality rate for bird flu is much higher.
Answered 5/9/2012
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Yes: High fever, malaise, muscle pain, cough and headache are common to all varieties of influenza. In children abdominal symptoms may be more prominent such as nausea and vomiting. In the elderly, mental status changes such as lethargy and confusion can be seen.
Answered 5/19/2012
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