Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Influenza A(H5N1) antibodies found in hunting dogs in Washington
By Brown, Justin D et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2024·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antibodies to Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Hunting Dogs Retrieving Wild Fowl, Washington, USA.
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Plain-English summary
Four hunting dogs in Washington were found to have antibodies to the H5N1 influenza virus after frequently interacting with wild birds. This means that these dogs had been exposed to the virus, but it doesn't necessarily mean they were sick. The owners reported that these dogs often retrieved waterfowl, which likely increased their exposure to the virus. While the presence of antibodies indicates past exposure, the dogs did not show any symptoms of illness related to the virus.
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Abstract
We detected antibodies to H5 and N1 subtype influenza A viruses in 4/194 (2%) dogs from Washington, USA, that hunted or engaged in hunt tests and training with wild birds. Historical data provided by dog owners showed seropositive dogs had high levels of exposure to waterfowl.
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