Early symptoms are similar to the flu, and include headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, and a dry cough. This is followed by shortness of breath as pneumonia develops. Other systems in the body can sometimes be affected, resulting in diarrhoea, mental confusion and kidney failure. If anyone has developed such symptoms, they should see their local doctor as soon as possible.
Quick treatment can stop the disease from becoming severe.
This document is also available in the following languages as PDF files. The disease is not passed from person to person. The disease does not affect everyone who comes into contact with the bug. Heavy drinkers Diabetics. People with chronic lung disease.