CDC’s Risk Assessment for the General Public Remains Low
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2022-2023/bird-flu-polish-domestic-cats.htm
Updated July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023 – An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in household cats was recently reported by theWorld Health Organization, underscoring that these viruses can infect and cause illness in household pets. Thirty-four domestic cats across eight provinces in Poland tested positive for avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”). Many of the infected cats showed neurological signs (e.g., paralysis, seizures) and became severely ill or died. H5N1 bird flu viruses are widespread globally among wild birds and domestic poultry and have caused sporadic infections in mammals. It is important to note that a review of the genetic sequences of the viruses found in cats in Poland does not show any reason to change CDC’s risk assessment to human health, which remains low for the general public. Further…
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