Survivability of H5N1 avian influenza virus in homemade yogurt, cheese and whey.

ABSTRACT: Influenza virus is typically associated with respiratory infections, but H5N1 in US dairy cows raises public health concerns about milk by-products. We show that simple home recipes can inactivate H5N1 in cheese, yogurt, and whey. While viral RNA was present, no viable virus was found, ensuring food safety.

SUBMITTER: Lang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536657 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature