Onset of flu season raises concerns about human-to-pet transmission
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 14:00
in Health & Medicine
As flu season approaches, people who get sick may not realize they can pass the flu not only to other humans, but possibly to other animals, including pets such as cats, dogs and ferrets. This concept, called “reverse zoonosis,” is still poorly understood but has raised concern among some scientists and veterinarians.