Isolation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus from Cat Urine after Raw Milk Ingestion, United States.

ABSTRACT: In 2024, 3 domestic cats in California, USA consumed raw milk contaminated with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. Fever and neurologic signs developed; 2 cats died. The surviving cat's urine tested positive for H5N1 virus by reverse transcription PCR. Raw dairy products pose a risk to both animal and human health.

SUBMITTER: Frye EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12309769 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature