Atypical Avian Influenza (H5N1)

Anucha Apisarnthanarak, Rungrueng Kitphati, Kanokporn Thongphubeth, Prisana Patoomanunt, Pimjai Anthanont, Wattana Auwanit, Pranee Thawatsupha, Malinee Chittaganpitch, Siriphan Saeng-Aroon, Sunthareeya Waicharoen,

Emerging infectious diseases · 2004 · 131 citations · 13 references

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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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