In this sequence, now the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed Bird flu virus has also been found in raw cow’s milk. Not only this, very high concentration of virus has been seen in milk. Based on this report, the health organization has issued a warning and advised all people to remain cautious.
Earlier in early April, experts had issued an alert after cases of bird flu were reported in some people and cattle in America. H5N1 infection has been considered a serious pathogen and fatal for humans.
Not only this, scientists say that H5N1 infection in humans can be many times more deadly than corona.
Confirmation of virus in milk
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Health officials have stressed that there is no need to panic as pasteurized milk available in supermarkets remains safe for consumption. Packed milk sold in the market goes through a process that eliminates harmful bacteria, thus reducing the risk of the presence of viruses.
An outbreak of bird flu in cows has affected at least 13 herds in six states, according to the New York Times. In this sequence, when further study was done, it was found that the virus can also be present in raw cow’s milk.
It is noteworthy that the first case of bird flu (H5N1) was reported in the year 1996 and since then it has increased dramatically globally. The bird flu outbreak since 2020 has resulted in the deaths of millions of wild birds and chickens across the world. What is worrying is that this virus has started infecting various mammals including humans, cats, bears, foxes, minks and even penguins.
Health officials say all people need to avoid close contact with animals that have been alerted about the infection.
problem of cold and cough
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Wenqing Zhang, head of the global influenza program at the World Health Organization, said during a recent briefing that transmission of the virus from bird to cow, from cow to other cows and from cow to human has also been reported during the current outbreaks, which suggests that That the virus has found other routes of infection.
After the virus was found in milk, Zhang said it was important to ensure safe food systems for people, with only pasteurized milk being used for now. So that the risk of presence of any type of virus in them can be reduced.
Protect yourself from bird flu infection
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Researchers said, bird flu can cause many serious and fatal complications in humans, which include problems like eye infections, pneumonia, acute respiratory disease. Between 2003 and April 1 this year, WHO has recorded 889 cases of human infection and 463 deaths in 23 countries. The mortality rate due to this infection has been said to be up to 52%, which makes it clear that this infection can be much more deadly than corona infection.
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Sources and references
Avian Influenza A(H5N1) – United States of America
Human Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Texas
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