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H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

The study discussed in the MSN article reveals that the H5N1 bird flu virus can remain infectious in raw milk and cheese for several months, posing a significant public health risk. Researchers found that the virus can survive in raw milk for up to 60 days at 4°C (39.2°F) and in cheese for up to 30 days at the same temperature. This persistence highlights the potential for the virus to spread through unpasteurized dairy products, which could lead to human infections if consumed. The findings underscore the importance of pasteurization, which effectively inactivates the virus, and call for increased vigilance and regulatory measures concerning the handling and consumption of raw dairy products.

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