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INFLUENZA PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009, ANIMAL (21), USA (IOWA) FELINE
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Date: Wed 4 Nov 2009
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) News, press release
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<http://www.avma.org/press/releases/091104_H1N1_Iowa_cat.asp>
H1N1 flu confirmed in Iowa cat
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A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, state
officials confirmed this morning [4 Nov 2009], marking the 1st time a cat
has been diagnosed with this strain of influenza.
The cat, which has recovered, is believed to have caught the virus from
someone in the household who was sick with H1N1. There are no indications
that the cat passed the virus on to any other animals or people.
Prior to this diagnosis, the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus had been found in
humans, pigs, birds, and ferrets.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American
Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners that
some viruses can pass between people and animals, so this was not an
altogether unexpected event. Pet owners should monitor their pets' health
very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if
there are any signs of illness.
The AVMA is actively tracking all instances of H1N1 in animals and posting
updates on our website at
<http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus>. For more
information, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations assistant,
at 847-285-6687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell), or <msanfilippo@avma.org>.
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
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Date: Wed 4 Nov 2009
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) News [edited]
<http://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=8FBE90B3-4667-4960-9AF5-1B9B477A3805>
Protecting pets from illness
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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of
Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) remind Iowans that, in addition to
protecting their families, friends, and neighbors from the spread of the
2009 H1N1 influenza virus, it's important to remember to protect family
pets from the illness. People who are sick with H1N1 can spread the virus
not only to humans, but also to some animals. The departments are sharing
this message following the confirmation of a case of H1N1 in an Iowa cat.
The 13 year old indoor cat in Iowa was brought to the Lloyd Veterinary
Medical Center at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine,
where it tested positive for the H1N1 virus. The diagnosis is the
culmination of collaborative efforts between IDPH, Iowa State University
College of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Advanced Host Defenses,
Immunobiotics and Translational Comparative Medicine, USDA, and IDALS
Animal Industry Bureau.
"Two of the 3 members of the family that owns the pet had suffered from
influenza-like illness before the cat became ill," said IDPH Public Health
Veterinarian, Dr Ann Garvey. "This is not completely unexpected, as other
strains of influenza have been found in cats in the past." Both the cat and
its owners have recovered from their illnesses.
People can keep their pets healthy by washing hands, covering coughs and
sneezes, and minimizing contact with their pets while ill with
influenza-like symptoms. If your pet exhibits signs of a respiratory
illness, contact your veterinarian.
"Indoor pets that live in close proximity to someone who has been sick are
at risk and it is wise to monitor their health to ensure they aren't
showing signs of illness," said Dr David Schmitt, state veterinarian for Iowa.
For more information about H1N1, visit <http://www.idph.state.ia.us/h1n1/>
or call the Iowa Influenza Hotline at 1-800-447-1985. Contact information:
Polly Carver-Kimm at (515) 281-6693.
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communicated by:
Mark Liao
Stanford University
<markliaohk@gmail.com>
[WHO reported on avian influenza H5N1 in cats in Germany in 2006
(<http://www.who.int/csr/don/2006_02_28a/en/index.html>). H5N1 was also
reported in cats in 2004 (<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15345779>).
It should come as no surprise that cats in close contact with infected
family members are likely to succumb to the same disease as their owners. -
Mod.TG
The Midwestern state of Iowa can be seen on the HealthMap/ProMED-mail
interactive map of the US at <http://healthmap.org/r/00ZS>. - Sr.Tech.Ed.MJ]
[see also:
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20091027.3719
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal (17): Japan (OS) swine, OIE
20091022.3635
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal (16): Canada (ON) avian 20091022.3629
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (15): USA (OR) ferret
20091021.3618
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (14): Canada (ON), avian
20091020.3602
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal (13): USA swine, conf. 20091020.3600
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Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (11): Norway 20091019.3589
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (10): Ireland 20091002.3427
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal (09): UK (NI) swine, OIE 20090918.3280
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (08): Singapore, swine
20090904.3114
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (07): Chile, avian 20090829.3036
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (06): Canada, swine
20090828.3027
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (05): Austr., swine
20090826.2999
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (04): Chile, avian, OIE
20090823.2978
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (03): Chile, avian, RFI
20090821.2961
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health (02): Austr., swine
20090820.2951
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009, animal health: Canada (QC) 20090729.2661
.................tg/mj/sh
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