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West Nile Virus
Study data from Wildlife Health Center provide new insights into west nile virus
August 14th, 2007
Research findings, "Raptor mortality due to West Nile virus in the United States, 2002," are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from the United States, "West Nile virus (WNV) has affected many thousands of birds since it was first detected in North America in 1999, but the overall impact on wild bird populations is unknown. In mid-August 2002, wildlife rehabilitators and local wildlife officials from multiple states began reporting increasing numbers of sick and dying raptors, mostly red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) and great horned owls (Bubo virginianus)." "Commonly reported clinical signs were nonspecific and included emaciation, lethargy,...
Source: Virus Weekly (2007-08-14)
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