20 Cats Confirmed with Bird Flu Virus in Poland

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The Chief Veterinary Office of Poland confirmed testing 29 samples for avian influenza A(H5N1), with 20 samples from cats in various locations. 

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The State Veterinary Institute in Puławy reported the infections on June 30, 2023. 

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Media sources have reported at least 70 domestic cat deaths in Poland since June 23, 2023. 

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The source of infection, transmission potential, and disease severity of the A(H5N1) strain are currently uncertain. 

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No human cases related to this cat event in Poland have been reported so far. 

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The U.S. CDC published an updated report on June 30, 2023, including information on additional human cases and activity in wild birds, poultry, and other animals. 

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The overall risk to human health from highly pathogenic A(H5N1) viruses remains low. 

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Worldwide bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed, with 54 countries reporting outbreaks to the WHO from 2021 through June 2023.