Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among owned and feral cats in Philadelphia and surrounding communities
Gabrielle Scher, Kathrine Maguire, Caitlin Duffy, Katie Mina, Clara Malekshahi, Stephen D. Cole, Laura R. H. Ahlers, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, George B. Sigal, Roderick B. Gagne, Louise H. Moncla, Scott E. Hensley
The paper measures seroprevalence of H5N1 and SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in owned and feral cats in Philadelphia, finding rare H5N1 exposure but common SARS-CoV-2 exposure.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology