학술논문
Atypical Avian Influenza (H5N1).
Document Type
Article
Author
Apisarnthanarak, Anucha; Kitphati, Rungrueng; Thongphubeth, Kanokporn; Patoomanunt, Prisana; Anthanont, Pimjai; Auwanit, Wattana; Thawatsupha, Pranee; Chittaganpitch, Malinee; Saeng-Aroon, Siriphan; Waicharoen, Sunthareeya; Apisarnthanarak, Piyaporn; Storch, Gregory A.; Mundy, Linda M.; Fraser, Victoria J.
Source
Subject
*AVIAN influenza
*FEVER
*DIARRHEA
*DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis
*GASTROINTESTINAL diseases
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Language
ISSN
1080-6040
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]