Friday, September 18, 2026

Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus in #Cat and #Rats during #Outbreak in Backyard #Poultry, #USA, 2025

 


Abstract

In 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus was detected in a poultry flock in Illinois, USA. Quantitative reverse transcription PCR, sequencing, and histopathology on cat and rat samples from the farm showed multiple positive tissues and high sequence identity to an avian isolate. Small mammals might contribute to H5N1 transmission.

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Link: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3210.260418

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