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A fourth dairy worker in the U.S. has tested positive for bird flu after exposure to infected cows, the first such case in Colorado. The virus, influenza A(H5N1), can be transmitted through contact with infected milk, posing a risk to dairy workers. While pasteurized milk is safe, the CDC recommends avoiding raw milk. The infected individual recovered after treatment with Tamiflu, and the overall risk to the general public remains low, although the CDC is monitoring for unusual flu activity.

Avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, is infecting cows across the U.S. Recent research has shown that the virus can remain infectious in unpasteurized milk and on milking equipment for at least an hour, raising concerns for dairy workers’ safety. This finding highlights the importance of pasteurization and proper safety measures for handling infected cows.