Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat in Canada found dead with H1N1 flu infection
By Knight, Cameron G et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pandemic H1N1 influenza virus infection in a Canadian cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was found dead at home and was taken for a necropsy, where it was discovered to have viral pneumonia caused by the H1N1 influenza virus. This case is significant as it marks the first reported instance of H1N1 in a cat in Canada. It emphasizes the need for veterinarians to consider influenza as a possible cause when cats show signs of respiratory distress. Unfortunately, since the cat had already passed away, no treatment was administered.
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Abstract
A cat was presented for necropsy after being found dead at home. Histologic findings suggested viral pneumonia. Polymerase chain reaction and viral typing revealed influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. This is the first report of influenza in a Canadian cat and highlights the importance of considering influenza virus in the differential diagnosis for feline respiratory distress.
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