4/7 The study tested H5N1 survival in raw milk:
📊 Room temperature: Some viruses remained viable for 11+ days
❄️ Refrigerated: Most stayed infectious for 7+ days
🐑 Sheep milk: Infectious for 7+ days refrigerated, 4 days at room temp
Substantial variation between strains.
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2/10 The study addresses critical concerns after H5N1 virus jumped to dairy cows, showing the virus remains viable in raw milk stored at refrigeration temperature (4°C) for up to 8 weeks—a serious public health risk.
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3/7 The study found H5N1 virus survived for 60 days in cheese at pH levels of 6.6 and 5.8, though it didn't survive at the most acidic level (pH 5.0)—confirming earlier research showing influenza A viruses are sensitive to highly acidic environments.
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