H5N1 outbreak spreads to cattle, unclear mammalian transmission route
The Hindu — May 4, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: An outbreak of Avian Influenza A H5N1 has spread to 36 cattle herds across nine U.S. states. Two lineages of the virus have affected avian and mammalian species globally. In the U.S., seven farm cats have been infected, showing severe symptoms. Genetic material of the virus was found in 20% of grocery milk samples, but pasteurization eliminates the risk. The outbreak's origins and transmission routes remain unclear.
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