Avian Influenza H5N1 in Naturally Infected Domestic Cat

Thaweesak Songserm, Alongkorn Amonsin, Rungroj Jam-on, Namdee Sae-Heng, Noppadol Meemak, Nuananong Pariyothorn, Sunchai Payungporn, Apiradee Theamboonlers, Yong Poovorawan

Emerging infectious diseases · 2006 · 266 citations · 11 references

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We report H5N1 virus infection in a domestic cat infected by eating a pigeon carcass. The virus isolated from the pigeon and the cat showed the same cluster as the viruses obtained during the outbreak in Thailand. Since cats are common house pets, concern regarding disease transmission to humans exists.

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