Susceptibility of Carrion Crows to Experimental Infection with Lineage 1 and 2 West Nile Viruses

Susceptibility of Carrion Crows to Experimental Infection with Lineage 1 and 2 West Nile Viruses

West Nile virus (WNV) outbreaks in North America have been characterized by substantial die-offs of American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos). In contrast, a low incidence of bird deaths has been observed during WNV epidemic activity in Europe. To examine the susceptibility of the western European coun...

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Main Authors: Stephanie M. Lim, Aaron C. Brault, Geert van Amerongen, Angela M. Bosco-Lauth, Hannah Romo, Varsha D. Sewbalaksing, Richard A. Bowen, Albert D.M.E. Osterhaus, Penelope Koraka, Byron E.E. Martina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
West Nile virus
WNV
carrion crow
Europe
corvid
susceptibility
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/8/14-0714_article

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