High Concentrations of H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Raw Milk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals. The duration of the virus’s survival in milk remains unknown.
Background on Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
The avian influenza A(H5N1) virus first appeared in 1996. Since 2020, there has been a significant increase in the number of outbreaks in birds, leading to a rise in the number of infected mammals.
