West Nile Virus in the United States — A Historical Perspective

Prior to 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) was a bit player in the screenplay of global vector-borne viral diseases. First discovered in the West Nile District of Uganda in 1937, this Culex sp.-transmitted virus was known for causing small human febrile outbreaks in Africa and the Middle East. Prior to 19...

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Main Author: John T. Roehrig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/5/12/3088