Influenza virus is not known to affect wild felids. We demonstrate that avian influenza A (H5N1) virus caused severe pneumonia in tigers and leopards that fed on infected poultry carcasses. This finding extends the host range of influenza virus and has implications for influenza virus epidemiology and wildlife conservation.
Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus was detected in tigers and leopards that developed severe pneumonia after feeding on infected poultry carcasses.
Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus caused severe pneumonia in tigers and leopards that fed on infected poultry carcasses.
Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus was transmitted from infected poultry to wild felids (tigers and leopards) through consumption of carcasses.
We demonstrate that avian influenza A (H5N1) virus caused severe pneumonia in tigers and leopards that fed on infected poultry carcasses.
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