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Scientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked dramatically in 2023 to 2024.

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“Pets can definitely be infected with HPAI [Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu],” the Cornell experts said. “Pet birds, cats and ferrets are all susceptible.