Rabalski L, Milewska A, Pohlmann A, Gackowska K, L. Emergence and potential transmission route of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in domestic cats in Poland, June 2023. Euro Surveill. 2023 Aug;28(31)
In June 2023, a fatal disease outbreak in cats occurred in Poland. Most cases tested in Poland (29 of 47) were positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) virus. Genetic analyses revealed clade 2.3.4.4b with point mutations indicative of initial mammalian hosts adaptations. Cat viral sequences were highly similar (n = 21), suggesting a potential common infection source. To investigate possible infection routes, our group tested food samples from affected households. HPAI H5N1 virus was detected in one poultry meat sample.
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