CDC report finds evidence of H5N1 avian influenza infection among bovine veterinarians

The February 13th edition of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC highlights the potential risks posed to veterinarians of the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak.  Although the positivity rate was low (2%), those who tested positive for H5N1 antibodies did not report having treated animals with known or suspected H5N1 infections.