Fatal Avian Influenza A H5N1 in a Dog

Fatal Avian Influenza A H5N1 in a Dog

Avian influenza H5N1 virus is known to cross the species barrier and infect humans and felines. We report a fatal H5N1 infection in a dog following ingestion of an H5N1-infected duck during an outbreak in Thailand in 2004. With new reports of H5N1 virus continuing across Asia, Europe, and Africa, th...

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Main Authors: Thaweesak Songserm, Alongkorn Amonsin, Rungroj Jam-on, Namdee Sae-Heng, Nuananong Pariyothorn, Sunchai Payungporn, Apiradee Theamboonlers, Salin Chutinimitkul, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech, Yong Poovorawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
H5N1
Dog
Influenza A
Thailand
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/11/06-0542_article
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Summary:Avian influenza H5N1 virus is known to cross the species barrier and infect humans and felines. We report a fatal H5N1 infection in a dog following ingestion of an H5N1-infected duck during an outbreak in Thailand in 2004. With new reports of H5N1 virus continuing across Asia, Europe, and Africa, this finding highlights the need for monitoring of domestic animals during outbreaks.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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