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Desvaux, S.; Marx, N.; Ong, S.; Gaidet, N.; Hunt, M.; Manuguerra, J.-C.; Sorn, S.; Peiris, M.; van der Werf, S.; Reynes, J.-M.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) outbreak in captive wild birds and cats, Cambodia
2009  Emerging Infectious Diseases (15): 475-478

From December 2003 through January 2004, the Phom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia, was affected by the highly pathogenic influenza virus (H5N1). Birds from 26 species died. Influenza virus subtype H5N1 was detected in 6 of 7 species tested. Cats from 5 of 7 species were probably infected; none died.

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