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“This is a very devastating infection and the widest infection in poultry,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.

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“We see continued reports of cats with bird flu infection from across the country, and it’s kept increasing in the past months,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.

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“This virus is now demonstrating some of those hallmarks of a potential public health threat,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.