Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus in Domestic Cat, France, 2022

We detected highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus in a domestic cat that lived near a duck farm infected by a closely related virus in France during December 2022. Enhanced surveillance of symptomatic domestic carnivores in contact with infected birds is recommended to prevent further spread to mammals and humans.

Author(s): Briand François-Xavier, Souchaud Florent, Pierre Isabelle, Beven Véronique, Hirchaud Edouard, Hérault Fabrice, Planel René, Rigaudeau Angélina, Bernard-Stoecklin Sibylle, Van der Werf Sylvie, Lina Bruno, Gerbier Guillaume, Eterradossi Nicolas, Schmitz Audrey, Niqueux Eric, Grasland Béatrice

Publishing year: 2023

Pages: 1696-1698

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