(November 4, 2009) H1N1 confirmed in Iowa cat
A 13-year old cat in Iowa developed signs of a respiratory infection after several people in the household were ill. Preliminary testing was positive for 2009 H1N1 on October 29 and the results were confirmed on November 2. This is the first report of a cat infected with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The cat is recovering from its illness. To date, there is no evidence that the cat passed the virus to any people.
(November 5, 2009) WHO releases statement on infection of animals with the 2009 H1N1 virus
The World Health Organization has issued a statement that extensive testing has shown that the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has not mutated to a more virulent form. In addition, the WHO emphasized that H1N1 infections in pets were "isolated events and pose no special risks to human health."
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October 9, 2009) Oregon ferret infected with H1N1 by its owner
A ferret with a respiratory infection was examined by a Portland, Oregon veterinary clinic on October 5, 2009. After learning the ferret's owner had recently been ill with the flu, the veterinarian contacted the Oregon state veterinarian's office and submitted a nasal swab from the ill ferret. Infection with the 2009/H1N1 virus was reported by the Oregon State University lab on October 8 and confirmed by a US Department of Agriculture lab on October 9.
October 29, 2009) Nebraska ferret dies; preliminary tests indicate H1N1 infection
A television station in Nebraska reported that a family's 4 ferrets became ill after the family members were ill with 2009 H1N1 virus infection. After one ferret died, preliminary tests were positive for H1N1. Confirmatory tests are still pending.
Note: this news story incorrectly reports 2 known ferret deaths from H1N1. To date, the Nebraska ferret is the only confirmed H1N1-infected ferret death. The Oregon ferret infected with the H1N1 virus is recovering, according to the Oregon State Veterinarian and the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Association.
October 28, 2009) Update on H1N1 infections in swine and poultry
To date, 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection of pigs has been reported in Canada, Argentina, Singapore, the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), Ireland, Norway, the U.S. and Japan. It has also been reported in turkeys in Chile and Canada. Based on the evidence available at this time, the infections were spread from humans to the animals.
http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus/
A 13-year old cat in Iowa developed signs of a respiratory infection after several people in the household were ill. Preliminary testing was positive for 2009 H1N1 on October 29 and the results were confirmed on November 2. This is the first report of a cat infected with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The cat is recovering from its illness. To date, there is no evidence that the cat passed the virus to any people.
(November 5, 2009) WHO releases statement on infection of animals with the 2009 H1N1 virus
The World Health Organization has issued a statement that extensive testing has shown that the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has not mutated to a more virulent form. In addition, the WHO emphasized that H1N1 infections in pets were "isolated events and pose no special risks to human health."
and
October 9, 2009) Oregon ferret infected with H1N1 by its owner
A ferret with a respiratory infection was examined by a Portland, Oregon veterinary clinic on October 5, 2009. After learning the ferret's owner had recently been ill with the flu, the veterinarian contacted the Oregon state veterinarian's office and submitted a nasal swab from the ill ferret. Infection with the 2009/H1N1 virus was reported by the Oregon State University lab on October 8 and confirmed by a US Department of Agriculture lab on October 9.
October 29, 2009) Nebraska ferret dies; preliminary tests indicate H1N1 infection
A television station in Nebraska reported that a family's 4 ferrets became ill after the family members were ill with 2009 H1N1 virus infection. After one ferret died, preliminary tests were positive for H1N1. Confirmatory tests are still pending.
Note: this news story incorrectly reports 2 known ferret deaths from H1N1. To date, the Nebraska ferret is the only confirmed H1N1-infected ferret death. The Oregon ferret infected with the H1N1 virus is recovering, according to the Oregon State Veterinarian and the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Association.
October 28, 2009) Update on H1N1 infections in swine and poultry
To date, 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection of pigs has been reported in Canada, Argentina, Singapore, the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), Ireland, Norway, the U.S. and Japan. It has also been reported in turkeys in Chile and Canada. Based on the evidence available at this time, the infections were spread from humans to the animals.
http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus/
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