Headline : Bird flu outbreak in India: Is it safe to consume milk, eggs and other animal products?

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It was recently reported that the H5N1 bird flu has infected cows and a person in the US. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the H5N1 avian flu has affected dairy cows in the United States. The virus has been found in pasteurised milk in many states. However, the Department of Agriculture and the FDA have also stated that the “US milk supply is safe because of the diversion or destruction of milk from sick cows.” Now, a massive bird flu has also hit some states in India. It has been reported that the bird flu has hit Jharkhand, Kerala and a warning has been issued in the bordering areas of Karnataka. This has led to a rise in concerns and panic among people thinking if it is safe to eat chicken and dairy products such as milk and eggs.

Health Shots asked an Infectious Disease Specialist and Physician Dr Charu Dutt Arora if it is safe for people to have dairy products and chicken.

H5N1 is a subtype of the influenza A virus, commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. It primarily affects birds but can also infect humans and other animals. There are multiple strains of H5N1 virus, some of which are highly pathogenic, meaning they can cause severe illness and high mortality rates in infected birds. In humans, H5N1 infection is rare but can be severe and even fatal. Most cases have occurred in people who have had close contact with infected birds or contaminated surfaces.

Also Read: H5N1 bird flu spreads to humans, raises alarm! Know everything about the infection

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