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Can humans get cat flu?

post #1 of 3
1/22/05 at 2:23am
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Hi

My sister has just rescued a cat with cat flu . I`m 37 weeks pregnant and my husband is worried incase humans can catch it. Does anyone know if they can?

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post #2 of 3
1/22/05 at 2:33am
No I don't think you can catch cat flu, but because you're pregnant, you're not supposed to clean the litterbox as you might get toxoplasmosis.
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post #3 of 3
1/23/05 at 3:59pm
No. You cannot catch "cat flu". I'm not sure exactly what the vet has diagnosed this cat with, but it is not possible for you to catch the virus. You can only catch things like ringworm, other intestinal worms, and possibly some bacterial things (just as they are passed between humans too). Upper respiratory infections and other viruses are not contagious to humans...they are specific to the feline immune system and genetics. But always wash your hands after petting a sick cat, as it can be spread to other cats...also just as a simple precautionary measure.
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