Outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza a(H5N1) among house cats: A case series involving oseltamivir treatment
Science Direct
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September 18 2025
Highlights
- We report a highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreak among four domestic cats from the same household.
- With early supportive care and antiviral treatment, H5N1 is survivable in domestic cats.
- Survivor cats may maintain high titers of neutralizing antibodies against H5N1 at least 3–4 months post recovery.