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FROM NEJM — Recent Infectious Disease Articles- Stability of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Milk from Infected Cows and Virus-Spiked Milk December 4, 2025Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus has spread among dairy cattle, with virus detected in milk samples. In this report, virus viability after cold storage or pasteurization is assessed.
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- Stability of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Milk from Infected Cows and Virus-Spiked Milk December 4, 2025