H5N1 Treatment

Avian flu, or more commonly known as the bird flu, can have a variety of different treatments, depending on the severity of the flu symptoms of the infected person. It is said that not everybody who contracts the avian flu (bird flu) had the same symptoms, so there for treatment differs between different people. If diagnosed with Avian flu with in the first 48 hours- taking antiviral medications such as Seltamivir or Zanamivir can greatly help lessen the symptoms of the virus. It is quite common for those who have not been infected by the Avian flu, but who share the same household as someone who is to be per scribes one of these antiviral medications as well. This is a preventative treatment towards the Avian flu. Although there are some antiviral medications which are commonly used to treat the seasonal flu, these medications have not been proven to provide thorough treatment of avian flu, and avian flu has actually shown to be resistant towards certain medications. If Avian flu goes with out treatment for a long period of time, symptoms may worsen and the infected persons may need to utilize a breathing machine as a form of treatment and possibly put in isolation. As of recent, the FDA has been working towards a vaccination which will help prevent the spread of Avian flu, and this could be a very successful form of preventative treatment in the future. As you can see measures are being taken to learn more about the treatment and prevention of this virus.