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West Nile virus infection in commercial waterfowl operation, Wisconsin.(DISPATCHES)
From:
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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September 1, 2006| Author:
Kronenwetter-Koepel, Tamara A.; Meece, Jennifer K.; Reed, Kurt D.; Vandermause, Mary F.
| COPYRIGHT 2006 U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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A West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak occurred at a commercial waterfowl operation in Wisconsin in 2005. Retrospective analysis of dead and live birds was conducted. WNV was detected by PCR in 84.1% of 88 dead birds; neutralizing antibodies were found in 14 of 30 randomly sampled asymptomatic or recovered birds.
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West Nile virus (WNV) is a zoonotic pathogen that cycles naturally between wild birds and mosquitoes. Although hundreds of avian species are su...
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