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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 ...
spektrum.de/news/affenpocken-neues-gen-akkordeon-soll-globale-epidemie-erklaeren/2214772
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.
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/
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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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/
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
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
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.
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
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/
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 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
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
Farmers suffer from dog excrement on meadows: health risk for cattle: Dog excrement on grassland reduces feed quality and can even make cattle sick ...
wochenblatt-dlv.de/regionen/oesterreich/bauern-leiden-hundekot-wiesen-gesundheitsrisiko-fuer-rinder-576582
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
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
Bluetongue: Manufacturer recalls autogenous vaccine: The risk of bluetongue outbreaks increases with temperatures. Now a manufacturer is recalling batches of a ...
landundforst.de/landwirtschaft/tier/blauzungenkrankheit-hersteller-ruft-autogenen-impfstoff-zurueck-571188
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
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
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
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
Bluetongue vaccine approved in the Netherlands: While an autogenous vaccine was withdrawn from the market in Germany, an official vaccine is now approved in the ...
topagrar.com/rind/news/blauzunge-impfstoff-in-den-niederlanden-zugelassen-20002609.html
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/24/bird-flu-viral-fragments-found-in-pasteurized-milk-us-officials-1044
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/
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