Canine Influenza – Dangerous to Humans?

Like in humans, canineCanine refers to anything related to dogs. The term is used to describe characteristics, diseases, or specific aspects that specifically affect dogs. influenza is a viral infectionA viral infection occurs when a virus enters the body and infects healthy cells, which can lead to disease symptoms. The severity and type of symptoms can vary depending on the type of virus.. The pathogens are subtypes of the influenza A virusA virus is a microscopic infectious particle that cannot reproduce on its own and must infect a host cell to produce new virus particles. Viruses can cause a variety of diseases in humans, animals, and plants. in both dogs and humans. These subtypes are largely species-specific. So far, no case is known where an infected dog has infected a human. Nevertheless, possible future mutations (changes in the genetic material) of the virusA virus is a microscopic infectious particle that cannot reproduce on its own and must infect a host cell to produce new virus particles. Viruses can cause a variety of diseases in humans, animals, and plants. cannot be ruled out.

Dogs can infect other dogs. In rare cases, a dog can infect a cat. This subtype is derived from avian influenza.
The course of the disease in dogs is usually mild. More severe courses and, in rare cases, even **Death** are possible. Symptoms appear 2–4 days after infectionAn infection is the colonization and multiplication of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites in an organism, which often, but not always, leads to a disease.. The dog can infect other dogs (and cats) even before it shows the first symptoms itself. Isolate your animal if it has respiratoryRespiratory refers to breathing or the process of breathing. Respiratory diseases affect the respiratory tract and can impair the ability to breathe effectively. symptoms and introduce it to a veterinarian.

There is no vaccineA vaccine is a substance that stimulates the immune system to develop immunity against specific pathogens without causing the disease itself. Vaccines may contain weakened or inactivated pathogens, toxoids, or recombinant antigens. available in Germany and it is currently not necessary. Please do not confuse it with the vaccineA vaccine is a substance that stimulates the immune system to develop immunity against specific pathogens without causing the disease itself. Vaccines may contain weakened or inactivated pathogens, toxoids, or recombinant antigens. against parainfluenza, kennel **Cough**!

• Signs of canineCanine refers to anything related to dogs. The term is used to describe characteristics, diseases, or specific aspects that specifically affect dogs. influenza can include:
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• RespiratoryRespiratory refers to breathing or the process of breathing. Respiratory diseases affect the respiratory tract and can impair the ability to breathe effectively. distress
• RespiratoryRespiratory refers to breathing or the process of breathing. Respiratory diseases affect the respiratory tract and can impair the ability to breathe effectively. noises
• **Cough**
• NasalNasal refers to the nose and nasal cavities. In veterinary medicine, this can involve examinations, treatments, or diseases affecting the nose of dogs and cats. discharge
• Ocular inflammation
• DiarrheaDiarrhea refers to the condition of frequent, watery bowel movements, which can be a sign of infections, digestive disorders, or other health problems.
• Central nervous systemThe CNS (central nervous system) consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is responsible for processing information and controls most functions of the body and behavior. disorders
• Jaundice

To protect your dogs and cats, prevent **Contact** with poultry stocks in your region if there is a corresponding danger, and prevent your animals from running around uncontrolled. Do not feed raw poultry meat, even if the risk of infectionAn infection is the colonization and multiplication of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites in an organism, which often, but not always, leads to a disease. in this way is extremely low.

For travel at home and abroad, you can find out about the current spread of avian influenza on the homepage of the Friedrich Löffler Institute.