Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) outbreak in captive wild birds and cats, Cambodia

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Mar;15(3):475-8. doi: 10.3201/eid1503.071410.

Abstract

From December 2003 through January 2004, the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia, was affected by the highly pathogenic influenza virus (H5N1). Birds from 26 species died. Influenza virus subtype H5N1 was detected in 6 of 7 species tested. Cats from 5 of 7 species were probably infected; none died.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild / virology*
  • Bird Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Bird Diseases / mortality
  • Bird Diseases / virology
  • Birds
  • Cambodia / epidemiology
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Cat Diseases / virology
  • Cats
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / isolation & purification
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / pathogenicity*
  • Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
  • Influenza in Birds / virology
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / epidemiology
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology