The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that this strain of avian influenza has made its way into raw cow milk in the US, prompting a strong recommendation for the consumption of pasteurised milk by health experts. In response, Kerala's Animal Husbandry Department has taken crucial measures to control the spread of the virus, including upgrading laboratory networks, establishing diagnostic facilities, and introducing lateral flow kits for rapid field-level disease diagnosis. Pasteurization, which effectively eliminates harmful bacteria, is widely available and strongly advised for milk consumption. Bird flu poses a serious threat to birds, humans, and other animals, spreading easily through contact with infected carriers.

The US is currently investigating infections in dairy herds across several states, with a recent case involving a person in Texas recovering from bird flu after exposure to infected cattle. Transmission occurs through contact with infected bird feces or secretions from the mouth or eyes. While H5N1 naturally occurs in wild waterfowl, it can easily spread to domestic poultry, posing a risk to humans who come into contact with infected birds or their secretions. However, consuming properly cooked poultry or eggs from infected birds does not transmit the virus, as long as eggs and meat are thoroughly cooked.

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