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We're infectious disease experts. Here's how soon Bird Flu could cause a pandemic.
“This virus is now demonstrating some of those hallmarks of a potential public health threat,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
First cows, now cats. Is Bird Flu coming for humans next?
“What makes the current situation really different is the force and extent of infection,” says Professor and Chair of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Suresh Kuchipudi.
Consumption of raw milk is increasing among the self-proclaimed health conscious but is it safe?
"There are no known benefits of consuming raw milk and there are several significant health risks in doing so," says Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.