Outbreaks & Epidemiology

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e2fzrvf The ECDC has published an operational framework with fourteen scenarios to provide real-time guidance for member states’ responses to the risk of an influenza A (H5N1) pandemic and other animal-origin influenza outbreaks.
Outbreaks & Epidemiology Avian Influenza and Swine Flu: Europe Adopts a “Pre-Pandemic” Action Plan

The ECDC has published an operational framework with fourteen scenarios to provide real-time guidance for member states’ responses to the risk of an influenza A (H5N1) pandemic...

12/04/2025
A litter of 8 kittens died in the Netherlands. One kitten from a goat farm tested positive for the H5N1 virus; the others died after being adopted into different homes. The investigation suggests that the infection was transmitted by a wild bird brought in by the mother, while the goats and adult cats on the premises all tested negative. A litter of 8 kittens died in the Netherlands. One kitten from a goat farm tested positive for the H5N1 virus; the others died after being adopted into different homes. The investigation suggests that the infection was transmitted by a wild bird brought in by the mother, while the goats and adult cats on the premises all tested negative.
Outbreaks & Epidemiology H5N1 Avian Influenza and Cats: A Status Report in 2025

A litter of 8 kittens died in the Netherlands . One kitten from a goat farm tested positive for the H5N1 virus; the others died after being adopted into different homes. The inv...

12/02/2025
Living with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 significantly increases the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in dogs. Lateral flow testing allows for rapid diagnosis, but the neutralization test remains the scientific gold standard. Living with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 significantly increases the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in dogs. Lateral flow testing allows for rapid diagnosis, but the neutralization test remains the scientific gold standard.
Outbreaks & Epidemiology COVID-19: An owner who tests positive significantly increases the likelihood of their dog becoming seropositive

Since 2020, it has been recognized that dogs can become infected through contact with an owner who tests positive for SARS-CoV-2. A study published in *Virus Research* supports...

10/27/2025