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The best way to avoid exposure to the highly pathogenic avian influenza is to not come in contact with infected animals.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For other types of meat with more water activity (which will allow the potential growth of pathogenic bacteria), such as mortadella or prosciutto, refrigerate within 1 to 2 hours following the guide above.
Cheeses: Soft cheeses will adhere to the same 1- to 2-hour limit.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Fresh droppings often contain viral RNA, enabling researchers to recover full genomes and assess the pathogenic potential of circulating strains.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
This groundbreaking development occurred on a farm in Yorkshire, England, where the highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 bird flu was identified in a female sheep during routine surveillance.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For other types of meat with more water activity (which will allow the potential growth of pathogenic bacteria), such as mortadella or prosciutto, refrigerate within 1 to 2 hours following the guide above.
Cheeses: Soft cheeses will adhere to the same 1- to 2-hour limit.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Fresh droppings often contain viral RNA, enabling researchers to recover full genomes and assess the pathogenic potential of circulating strains.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
This groundbreaking development occurred on a farm in Yorkshire, England, where the highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 bird flu was identified in a female sheep during routine surveillance.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Pathogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathogenic. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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pathogenic
adjective
patho·gen·ic
-ˈjen-ik 
2
: causing or capable of causing disease
pathogenic microorganisms
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