Emerging Infectious Diseases (Apr 2006)

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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1204.051396
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 4
pp. 681 – 683

Abstract

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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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