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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

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

Journal:
Emerging infectious diseases
Year:
2009
Authors:
Desvaux, Stéphanie et al.
Affiliation:
Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le D&#xe9 · France
Species:
bird

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.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19239769/