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West Nile virus: a growing concern?

Authors :
Gould, L. Hannah
Fikrig, Erol
Source :
Journal of Clinical Investigation. Apr2004, Vol. 113 Issue 8, p1102-1107. 6p. 1 Diagram, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

West Nile virus was first detected in North America in 1999 and has subsequently spread throughout the United States and Canada and into Mexico and the Caribbean. This review describes the epidemiology and ecology of West Nile virus in North America and the prospects for effective treatments and vaccines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219738
Volume :
113
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12947955
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI200421623