San Mateo County cat diagnosed with bird flu as CDC deletes evidence on possible feline-human transmission
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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San Mateo County cat diagnosed with bird flu as CDC deletes evidence on possible feline-human transmission
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San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.