Public health officials in San Mateo County confirmed a case of H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat, which died from the infection. This follows the detection of the virus in a nearby backyard poultry flock. In a separate incident, a brief CDC report indicated potential transmission of H5N1 from a cat to a human, but the data was quickly removed, leaving the public with unanswered questions. Experts caution against drawing early conclusions from incomplete information.
The CDC's data on H5N1 transmission from cats to humans surfaced briefly before being removed, raising concerns about the implications for public health.
Seema Lakdawala emphasized the need for cautious interpretation of the CDC's data, pointing out that conclusions shouldn't be drawn without the full context.
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