Evidence of Reverse Zoonotic Transmission of Human Seasonal Influenza A Virus (H1N1, H3N2) Among Cats.

This article discusses the potential for reverse zoonotic transmission of human seasonal influenza A virus (H1N1, H3N2) among cats in China. The close contact between cats and humans increases the risk of pathogen spillover and the emergence of new pathogenic strains. The study collected nasal swab samples from diseased cats in China and found evidence of human seasonal influenza A virus in 2.8% of the samples. The findings highlight the potential risk of cats catching influenza from their owners and emphasize the need for further research and preventive measures to minimize reverse zoonotic transmission. [Extracted from the article]