Bird Flu Uncovered: The Silent Threat Lurking in Our Backyards and How You Can Outsmart It Today
The finding of H5N1-contaminated poultry meat triggered a more extensive survey. Top flu researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) looked into chicken meat. Chickens who inhaled H5N1 became infected even more systemically than did ducks. The virus spread through the internal organs, into the muscle tissue, and even out into the skin. Virus was found in both white and dark meat.
There is a precedent for bird-borne virus-infected meat. Unlike bacteria, viruses can remain infective for prolonged periods even in processed foods. Some methods of preservation, like refrigeration, freezing, or salting, may even extend the persistence of viruses in food. On the other hand, since viruses cannot replicate without living tissue, improper storage of food is less problematic.
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