Avian influenza in cats

Cats with avian influenza exhibit symptoms that can result in death. The avian influenza viruses cats may get include H5N1 or H7N2,[1] which are subtypes. In order to get the virus, cats need to be in contact with waterfowl, poultry, or uncooked poultry that are infected.[2] Two of the main organs that the virus affects are the lungs and liver.[3]

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