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Influenza due to infection with Influenza A/H5N1 virus

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Link to WHO Definition

Influenza due to infection with Influenza A/H5N1 virus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1188232632

A condition caused by an infection with influenza A virus subtype H5N1. This condition is characterised by fever, sore throat, myalgia, or may progress to severe respiratory illness or neurologic changes. Transmission is commonly by direct or close contact with infected live or dead birds, or inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of influenza A virus subtype H5N1.