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    Exclamation Can reptiles get the flu

    I have influenza A and I’m worried that it’s contagious to my reptiles. Anyone know if reptiles can get the flu?

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    Re: Can reptiles get the flu

    No it can’t.


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    Nope (species specific)
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    Re: Can reptiles get the flu

    Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
    Nope (species specific)
    Not entirely accurate given both pigs and birds also carry/transmit/suffer from Influenza A - hence the monikers "swine flu", "bird flu", and "avian flu"
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    Re: Can reptiles get the flu

    Quote Originally Posted by asplundii View Post
    Not entirely accurate given both pigs and birds also carry/transmit/suffer from Influenza A - hence the monikers "swine flu", "bird flu", and "avian flu"
    Correct

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