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Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.
arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2024/04/fda-finds-genetic-traces-of-bird-flu-virus-in-pasteurized-milk/
Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
New "gene accordion" to explain global epidemic: It is still a mystery why the previously rare monkeypox virus suddenly spread worldwide ...
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Rare case presented: Man has Corona for 613 days and dies: In February 2022, a man becomes infected with the coronavirus and remains continuously positive until ...
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NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247479100/bird-avian-flu-cows-cattle-milk-virus-unanswered-questions
Quick Glance: Unanswered Inquiries Regarding Advancing Avian Flu in U.S. Cows
- The advancing spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle continues to raise numerous questions. Scientists emphasize the minimal risk to humans, but uncertainties persist regarding the dissemination and impact of the virus.
- Despite confirming the virus in nine states and over 30 herds, the actual scope of spread remains ambiguous due to insufficient testing.
- Researchers express concerns about potential public health implications, the infectivity of the virus in milk, and its transmission. Only one human infection has been officially recorded amid the ongoing outbreak.
- Experts hold differing views on the human risks as the virus persists among cows. The mutation possibility poses a potential threat to human health.
Netherlands man battled COVID-19 for longest case ever recorded: A 72-year-old from the Netherlands was infected with COVID-19 for 613 days ...
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Corona pandemic: The mysterious case of a man who was corona-positive for 613 days
welt.de/gesundheit/article251133798/Corona-Pandemie-Der-raetselhafte-Fall-eines-Mannes-der-613-Tage-lang-coronapositiv-war.html
Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
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Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
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Did chicken feces in feed transmit bird flu to cows?: Feces and waste in feed may have triggered the mysterious bird flu outbreak in dairy cows ...
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Spread of bird flu among species, countries ‘definitely cause for concern’ - NZ virologist
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WHO sounds alarm about 'animal pandemic': bird flu is spreading: Bird flu is being detected in more and more mammals. In March 2024, the H5N1 pathogen was ...
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Quick Glance: H5N1 Strain of Bird Flu in Milk from Infected Cows, WHO Reports
- The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said, though the survival time of the virus in milk is unknown.
- Since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has exponentially increased, along with infections in mammals.
- Deaths of millions of poultry, along with infections in wild birds and land and marine mammals, have been reported.
- Transmission from bird to cow, cow to cow, and cow to bird have been recorded, suggesting possible new transmission routes for the virus.
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-avian-influenza-h5n1-hpai-60ce37b87616995fee5ec7faead37dde
Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/h5n1-usda-gisaid-genetic-sequences/
COVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 Mutations
time.com/6968880/long-covid-record-infection-mutations-netherlands/
Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far: A person tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to cows thought to be infected with ...
scientificamerican.com/article/bird-flu-detected-in-a-person-in-texas-what-we-know-so-far/
Quick Glance: H5N1: Avian Influenza Virus Jumps from Cattle to Humans
- H5N1 transmitted from cattle to humans for the first time, implications unclear.
- Unexpected spread of infection among cattle prompts discussion on possible transmission routes.
- Risk of a pandemic from H5N1 in humans remains low, but new risks emerge from infection in domesticated animals.
- Virus behaves differently in cattle than previously known, potential impacts and transmission routes are being investigated.
More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials : The first case of measles since 2009 was recently identified in the state.
abcnews.go.com/Health/150-people-west-virginia-exposed-measles-health-officials/story
Respiratory syncytial virus, few Covid-19 cases and H1N1 viruses attributed to recent flu-like symptoms: NICD
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-24-respiratory-syncytial-virus-few-covid-19-cases-and-h1n1-viruses-attributed-to-recent-flu-like-symptoms-nicd/
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WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
cnn.com/2024/04/19/health/bird-flu-who/
US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/tracking-bird-flu-dairy-cows/
Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle: Avian influenza is still spreading among dairy cattle. Scientists are paying close attention ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/11/1243954362/bird-flu-spread-cattle-mutations-respiratory-human-risk
Scientists report longest known ‘extreme’ Covid infection in 72-year-old man: Prolonged infection leads to emergence of novel immune-evasive variant in patient
independent.co.uk/news/science/longest-covid-infection-extreme-man-b2533826.html
FBI found it ‘alarming’ that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of ‘human manipulation’
nypost.com/2024/04/19/us-news/fbi-got-tip-that-fauci-funded-virus-research-at-wuhan-lab-would-leave-no-trace-of-human-manipulation/
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread: The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/usda-confirms-cow-to-cow-transmission-factor-bird-flu-spread-2024-04-19/
What to know about bird flu and milk: Outbreaks can spread rapidly and can cause significant illness and death among poultry, but the virus is rare in humans.
axios.com/2024/04/02/bird-flu-virus-threat
Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
- A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.
- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
- The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
Norovirus at the Spring Festival - This is how food is tested for viruses: At the spring festival at Cannstatter Wasen, a number of visitors contracted a ...
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Quick Glance: Norovirus Outbreak at Stuttgart Spring Festival: Hundreds Affected
- Hundreds of guests at the Stuttgart Spring Festival have reported gastrointestinal symptoms caused by the Norovirus.
- Around 430 affected individuals were all present at the Göckelesmaier tent, indicating a significant outbreak.
- The tent operator confirmed the outbreak and emphasized ongoing investigations into the cause.
- The virus likely spread from the service area, leading to numerous infections throughout the tent.
She reports a bad virus - Taboo topic: Christina Applegate talks about her diapers
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Fragments of bird flu virus detected in cow's milk sold in grocery stores: The FDA says samples of milk taken from grocery stores have tested positive for ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/fragments-of-bird-flu-virus-detected-in-cows-milk-sold-in-grocery-stores
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87: Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/health/joel-breman-dead.html
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought: A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/bird-flu-cows-genetic.html
Bird flu outbreaks: WHO weighs in on public health risk: The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low, the World Health ...
ctvnews.ca/health/bird-flu-outbreaks-who-weighs-in-on-public-health-risk-1.6863376
US bird flu outbreak in dairy herds monitored by Government: There is currently no evidence that the H5N1 is circulating in British cows but UK authorities and ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/us-bird-flu-outbreak-uk-government-3028080
Why you should get your rash checked to know if it’s shingles : If not diagnosed and treated right away, shingles can lead to serious complications
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DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak — but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/26/1247460477/drc-is-seeing-its-worst-mpox-outbreak-but-has-no-vaccines-or-treatments-yet-why
WHO says bird flu risk currently low, asks countries to remain vigilant: The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low ...
reuters.com/world/who-says-public-health-risk-posed-by-bird-flu-virus-is-low-2024-04-26/
Florida dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian flu: Report: The case of a Florida bottlenose dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-florida-dolphin-highly-pathogenic-avian.html
Norovirus at the Cannstatt Spring Festival - How noroviruses get into food: Noroviruses are usually transmitted from person to person. However ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.norovirus-auf-dem-cannstatter-fruehlingsfest-so-gelangen-noroviren-ins-essen.2ad4dad2-a8b3-4b8b-a2b7-e2428610175d.html
How bird flu spreads to cattle and impacts the industry: Dairy farms facing an outbreak will have economic losses from caring for sick animals and the temporary ...
fastcompany.com/91114056/bird-flu-spreads-to-cattle-milk-industry-farmers-impact
Bird flu in humans: Experts say minimal risk despite traces found in cow milk: The discovery of traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurised cow milk in the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/bird-flu-in-humans-experts-say-minimal-risk-despite-traces-found-in-cow-milk
Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurised milk — US officials: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US health authorities said Tuesday they had discovered ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/bird-flu-viral-fragments-found-pasteurised-milk-us-officials/
Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/bird-flu-virus-found-pasteurized-milk-though-officials-maintain-supply-rcna149084
“Klosneuviruses” can infect brain-eating amoebas: After infection, the protozoan Naegleria fowleri decomposes the brain of those affected and is considered one ...
noen.at/klosterneuburg/klosneuviren-koennen-gehirnfressende-amoebe-infizieren-419068473
Low herd immunity in Hong Kong may prolong flu season, experts warn after 6-year-old girl dies
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260393/low-herd-immunity-hong-kong-may-prolong-flu-season-experts-warn-after-six-year-old-girl-dies
Kenya’s ‘killer’ cave, believed to be source of Ebola, could bring about the next pandemic
wionews.com/trending/kenyas-killer-cave-believed-to-be-source-of-ebola-could-become-the-next-pandemic-713983
Bird flu cattle outbreak feels like 2020, former surgeon general warns: H5N1 avian flu virus is spreading in cattle herds. Former surgeon general Jerome Adams ...
businessinsider.com/bird-flu-cattle-outbreak-repeat-mistakes-former-surgeon-general-warning-2024-4
NHS Covid jab update for those most at risk from virus: Moves ahead of possible Covid spike over the summer
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/nhs-issues-urgent-covid-jab-9245839
Wave of illness at Bünder school: face-to-face teaching has started again: “We continue to keep an eye on the situation,” says Dennis Krause, headmaster of the ...
nw.de/lokal/kreis_herford/buende/23838995_Krankheitswelle-an-Buender-Schule-Praesenzunterricht-ist-wieder-gestartet.html
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Meningitis: Hand transplant patient warns of virus dangers: Mike Davies is adapting to the new hands he received in a transplant after losing his to meningitis.
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How bird flu is shaping people’s lives: A conversation with Katherine J. Wu about the disease sweeping through animals and raising food-safety questions
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/how-bird-flu-is-shaping-peoples-lives/678179/
Human papilloma viruses (HPV): Where does vaccination fatigue come from? : Human papilloma viruses (HPV) can cause cancer. There is a vaccination against it ...
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Milk safety: Here is what the latest bird flu developments mean: In the midst of a rash of bird flu infections in cattle across the U.S., the Food and Drug ...
ajc.com/news/business/is-my-milk-safe-to-drink-in-this-birdflu-outbreak/BMEESGGNIZGWDGZZ3DPUHOXLGA/
Dawn of a worse dengue era - Editorial - The Jakarta Post: Dawn of a worse dengue era - Editorial - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/24/dawn-of-a-worse-dengue-era.html
As bird flu spreads in cows, more surveillance is needed, health officials say: Milk needs better monitoring, WHO says after virus remnants are found in U.S ...
marketwatch.com/story/as-bird-flu-spreads-in-dairy-cows-more-surveillance-is-needed-health-officials-say-0c371231
After 613 days of Corona - Man dies with virus mutated 50 times in his body: A man couldn't get rid of Corona for 613 days and finally died. The virus had ...
kreiszeitung.de/welt/mutiert-virus-koerper-coronavirus-gesundheit-613-tage-infektion-mann-stirbt-zr-93023776.html
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
Nigeria records 832 Lassa fever cases, 152 fatalities - NCDC - Healthwise: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 5 ...
healthwise.punchng.com/nigeria-records-832-lassa-fever-cases-152-fatalities-ncdc/
Global spread of bird flu fuels fears of human contamination: The World Health Organization's chief scientist has expressed his 'enormous concern' as the number ...
lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2024/04/24/bird-flu-global-spread-of-the-virus-fuels-fears-of-human-contamination_6669359_114.html
Mpox: Researchers warn of new variant from Congo: Kinshasa - A new variant of the Mpox virus has emerged in the Congo, which, according to an international “Mpox ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150915/Mpox-Forscher-warnen-vor-neuer-Variante-aus-dem-Kongo
New type of host defence against Zika, dengue infections revealed: Research explains why some viruses present in bodily fluids don't spread through those ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/new-type-of-host-defence-against-zika-dengue-infections-revealed/article68097589.ece
TBE vaccination: who needs it, what it protects against: An encounter with a tick can end badly if the small animal leaves TBE viruses in its body ...
rp-online.de/leben/gesundheit/praevention/fsme-impfung-wer-sie-braucht-wovor-sie-schuetzt_aid-110769229
Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurized milk: US officials: US health authorities said Tuesday they had discovered fragments of bird flu virus in the ...
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Bird Flu Virus Remnants Found In U.S. Milk Supply—FDA Says Milk Remains Safe: A large outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows as reported late last month.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/23/bird-flu-virus-remnants-found-in-us-milk-supply-fda-says-milk-remains-safe/
Your doctor is prescribing antibiotics that won't help – and may harm: US doctors haven’t been following the rules when it comes to prescribing antibiotics ...
newatlas.com/medical/antibiotic-prescription-us-doctors/
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn : Influenza is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic in the near future ...
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Rare COVID-19 infection lasting 613 days was reported: Researchers from the Netherlands have reported an extremely long COVID-19 infection in a man who died last ...
dailysabah.com/life/health/rare-covid-19-infection-lasting-613-days-was-reported
Covid warning as cases rise with virus still causing severe illness: UKHSA officials are reminding the public that despite the pandemic being long over ...
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/covid-warning-cases-rise-virus-29035931
Records reveal mpox exposures in elementary school as Mecklenburg County cases grow
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287762095.html
More and more people suffering from dengue in Bavaria - how high is the risk of infection really?
ovb-online.de/leben/gesundheit/immer-mehr-dengue-erkrankte-in-bayern-wie-hoch-ist-die-ansteckungsgefahr-93025220.html
Solar eclipse watchers at Children's Museum may have been exposed to measles: Marion County health officials advise watching out for symptoms and say risk to ...
indystar.com/story/news/health/2024/04/19/eclipse-watchers-indianapolis-childrens-museum-may-have-been-exposed-to-measles-symptoms/73389869007/
Why some U.S. adults may need another dose of measles vaccine: Falling vaccination rates and a sharp rise in cases are raising questions for older adults who got ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/why-some-adults-may-need-another-dose-of-measles-vaccine/Q3OITMRBOVHTTJ4BHRLMBY5NSE/
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
How Nigeria can achieve HIV epidemic control – UNILAG don - Healthwise: A Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the College of Medicine ...
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How one health approach controls livestock diseases: Rift valley fever tends to affect young animals more severely than mature animals
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/how-one-health-approach-controls-livestock-diseases-4597028
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms: Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was never confined ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/bird-flu-usda-cattle.html
Quick Glance: Federal Response Criticized for Bird Flu Outbreaks
- Bird flu in cattle appears to only impact lactating cows temporarily, with no effects on calves, pregnant heifers, or beef cows.
- The virus is spreading among cows and from cows to poultry, indicating a more serious situation than initially believed.
- Limited genetic information about the virus has been shared, with no active monitoring of infections in pigs.
Transmission from cow to human: Bird flu detected in milk: WHO recommends pasteurized milk
kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/gesundheit/18385322/vogelgrippe-nachweis-in-milch-who-empfiehlt-pasteurisierte-milch
Saudi Arabia offers RSV vaccine to seniors to combat respiratory risks: Saudi Arabia offers RSV vaccine to seniors to combat respiratory risks
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642229
HIV: Foundation trains women on preventing mother-to-child transmission: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has trained women living with the Human Immunodeficiency ...
punchng.com/hiv-foundation-trains-women-on-preventing-mother-to-child-transmission/
Bird flu virus now found in milk, is of “great concern” to WHO: The chief scientist at the World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over the risk of bird ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/lifestyle/bird-flu-virus-found-in-milk-is-of-great-concern-to-who/
UNICEF seeks youths’ support for HPV vaccine: The HPV vaccine is given to girls between the ages of nine and 14 years, and it helps to insure them against the ...
punchng.com/unicef-seeks-youths-support-for-hpv-vaccine/
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk, says WHO: GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)-- The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/h5n1-strain-bird-flu-found-milk-says/
Surge in Hill Country rabies cases stirs concern: Local officials are warning residents to take steps to protect themselves and their pets from rabies.
expressnews.com/hill-country/article/hill-country-rabies-kerr-kendall-comal-19409883.php
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