Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999.
As part of an investigation of an encephalitis outbreak in New York City, we sampled 430 birds, representing 18 species in four orders, during September 13-23, 1999, in Queens and surrounding counties. Overall, 33% were positive for West Nile (WN) virus-neutralizing antibodies, and 0.5% were positiv...
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ftpubmed:oai:pubmedcentral.nih.gov:2631743 2023-05-15T15:48:56+02:00 Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. Komar, N. Panella, N. A. Burns, J. E. Dusza, S. W. Mascarenhas, T. M. Talbot, T. O. 2001 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2631743 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585522 en eng Centers for Disease Control http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2631743 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585522 Research Article Text 2001 ftpubmed 2013-09-02T10:16:35Z As part of an investigation of an encephalitis outbreak in New York City, we sampled 430 birds, representing 18 species in four orders, during September 13-23, 1999, in Queens and surrounding counties. Overall, 33% were positive for West Nile (WN) virus-neutralizing antibodies, and 0.5% were positive for St. Louis encephalitis virus-neutralizing antibodies. By county, Queens had the most seropositive birds for WN virus (50%); species with the greatest seropositivity for WN virus (sample sizes were at least six) were Domestic Goose, Domestic Chicken, House Sparrow, Canada Goose, and Rock Dove. One sampled bird, a captive adult Domestic Goose, showed signs of illness; WN virus infection was confirmed. Our results support the concept that chickens and House Sparrows are good arbovirus sentinels. This study also implicates the House Sparrow as an important vertebrate reservoir host. Text Canada Goose PubMed Central (PMC) Canada St. Louis ENVELOPE(-67.496,-67.496,-67.132,-67.132) |
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As part of an investigation of an encephalitis outbreak in New York City, we sampled 430 birds, representing 18 species in four orders, during September 13-23, 1999, in Queens and surrounding counties. Overall, 33% were positive for West Nile (WN) virus-neutralizing antibodies, and 0.5% were positive for St. Louis encephalitis virus-neutralizing antibodies. By county, Queens had the most seropositive birds for WN virus (50%); species with the greatest seropositivity for WN virus (sample sizes were at least six) were Domestic Goose, Domestic Chicken, House Sparrow, Canada Goose, and Rock Dove. One sampled bird, a captive adult Domestic Goose, showed signs of illness; WN virus infection was confirmed. Our results support the concept that chickens and House Sparrows are good arbovirus sentinels. This study also implicates the House Sparrow as an important vertebrate reservoir host. |
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Komar, N. Panella, N. A. Burns, J. E. Dusza, S. W. Mascarenhas, T. M. Talbot, T. O. |
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Komar, N. Panella, N. A. Burns, J. E. Dusza, S. W. Mascarenhas, T. M. Talbot, T. O. |
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Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. |
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Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. |
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Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. |
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Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. |
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Serologic evidence for West Nile virus infection in birds in the New York City vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. |
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serologic evidence for west nile virus infection in birds in the new york city vicinity during an outbreak in 1999. |
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