"Raw Milk from H5N1-Infected Cows Spreads Bird Flu to Mice"
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Researchers found that drinking raw milk containing the H5N1 bird flu virus can cause severe systemic infections in mice, highlighting the dangers of consuming unpasteurized dairy during the outbreak. Despite warnings, sales of raw milk have increased, with some falsely believing it provides immunity. Pasteurization effectively deactivates the virus, making pasteurized milk safe to consume.
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- High H5N1 influenza levels found in mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)
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