Outbreak of Influenza A(H7N2) Among Cats in an Animal Shelter With Cat-to-Human Transmission-New York City, 2016.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We describe the first case of cat-to-human transmission of influenza A(H7N2), an avian-lineage influenza A virus, that occurred during an outbreak among cats in New York City animal shelters. We describe the public health response and investigation.
Medical subject headings
- Disease Outbreaks
- Influenza A Virus, H7N2 Subtype
- Influenza, Human
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections