Atypical avian influenza (H5N1).

Apisarnthanarak, Anucha; Kitphati, Rungrueng; Thongphubeth, Kanokporn; Patoomanunt, Prisana; Anthanont, Pimjai; Auwanit, Wattana; Thawatsupha, Pranee; Chittaganpitch, Malinee; Saeng-Aroon, Siriphan; Waicharoen, Sunthareeya; Apisarnthanarak, Piyaporn; A Storch, Gregory; M Mundy, Linda; J Fraser, Victoria

doi:10.3201/eid1007.040415

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Atypical avian influenza (H5N1).

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Authors:

Anucha Apisarnthanarak

Rungrueng Kitphati

Kanokporn Thongphubeth

Abstract

We report the first case of avian influenza in a patient with fever and diarrhea but no respiratory symptoms. Avian influenza should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if they have a history of exposure to poultry.

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