H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in a cat for the first time in India.
Feb 28,2025
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A case of bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in pet cats in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, prompting the health department to issue an alert. While the risk of transmission to humans is considered very low, it is important to learn about the precautions that can be taken to prevent spread.
Recently, the emergence of bird flu cases in India has raised concerns among the public. In Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, three cats that tested positive for H5N1 were reported to have died. The affected cats exhibited symptoms such as high fever, loss of appetite, and extreme lethargy before succumbing to the illness within one to three days of showing symptoms. The scientific team has identified the virus as belonging to the 2.3.2.1a lineage, which is the strain responsible for recent poultry outbreaks in India.
H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in a cat for the first time in India.
Feb 28,2025
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A case of bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in pet cats in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, prompting the health department to issue an alert. While the risk of transmission to humans is considered very low, it is important to learn about the precautions that can be taken to prevent spread.
Recently, the emergence of bird flu cases in India has raised concerns among the public. In Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, three cats that tested positive for H5N1 were reported to have died. The affected cats exhibited symptoms such as high fever, loss of appetite, and extreme lethargy before succumbing to the illness within one to three days of showing symptoms. The scientific team has identified the virus as belonging to the 2.3.2.1a lineage, which is the strain responsible for recent poultry outbreaks in India.
