2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners
https://www.livescience.com/health/viruses-infections-disease/2-exclusively-indoor-cats-in-michigan-caught-bird-flu-potentially-from-their-owners
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QualifiedKitten@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 1y
If I'm reading this correctly, the reported cases occured in May of 2024? So, 8-9 months ago? I understand testing, etc., does take some time, but it feels unreasonably long for this information to become public. Are my expectations out of line?
tyrant@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 1y
Is this part of project 2025?
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
No, this happened in 2024.
AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 1y
That makes me wonder—are there any major animal diseases for which humans are the reservoir species?
whostosay@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
This is probably the most terrifying thing that's happened in awhile. I love my lil mans