WRVMA Webinar: H5N1 in Wildlife and Domestic Animals: Clinical and Zoonotic Considerations
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Event Details
Presented by: J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, FCAHS
This talk will outline the epidemiology and relevance of the ongoing H5N1 outbreak. It will cover topics such as risk factors for infection in dogs and cats, clinical implications, testing considerations, treatment options and infection control.
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the clinical presentation of H5N1 influenza in dogs and cats.
2. To identify diagnostic testing options and challenges in dogs and cats.
3. To identify treatment and infection control approaches and challenges
For More Information:
J. Scott Weese DVM DVSc DipACVIM FCAHS. Dr. Weese is a veterinary internist and Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Director of the University of Guelph Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, and Chief of Infection Control at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre. He runs the infectious disease website WormsAndGermsBlog (http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com)