News of more feline cases of H1N1 infection was reported today by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
An 8 year-old female (spayed) cat in Oregon died from the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus on November 24, 2009 after being brought to a veterinary emergency clinic showing signs of "severe weakness and pain." The Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the H1N1 virus from a nasal swab.
As with all other known cases of feline H1N1, the owner was ill with influenza symptoms prior to the cat becoming ill. In this case, the owner was also confirmed to have been infected by the H1N1 virus.
The first reported feline H1N1 death was also in Oregon on November 7, 2009. The cats were not from the same household or related in any way.
H1N1 Confirmed in Cat in France
The AVMA also reports that a 5 year-old male (neutered) cat has tested positive for the H1N1 virus after children in the household had been ill with influenza symptoms. This cat has recovered. "H1N1: un chat contaminé en France" (in French) on Le Figaro.
Related Resources
- H1N1 and Animals
News timeline of event - H1N1: Information for Veterinarians, How to Submit Samples for Testing
From the OVMA - Frequently Asked Questions by Veterinarians about 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
From the AVMA - Frequently Asked Questions About 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
From the AVMA
Image: H1N1 influenza virus - CDC Influenza Laboratory.
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