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West Nile Virus
Data from Iowa State University advance knowledge in west nile virus
July 15th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "The West Nile virus (WNV) viremia and shedding profiles of 11 adult fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) infected by needle inoculation or mosquito bite were characterized. Daily mean titers (95% confidence intervals) for all squirrels on days 1 through 6 postexposure (p.e.) were: 10(1.7(1.3-2.1)), 10(4.4(4.0-4.8)), 10(5.3(5.0-5.6)), 10(4.4(3.9-4.9)), 10(2.7(2.0-3.4)), and 10(1.1(0.5-2.1)) plaque-forming units (PFU)/mL." "The highest WNV serum titers of individual squirrels infected by needle inoculation or mosquito bite ranged from 10(4.5) to 10(6.1) and from 10(5.1) to 10(5.3) PFU/mL, respectively. Nine (82%) squirrels,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-15)
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