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West Nile virus antibodies in wild birds, Morocco, 2008.

Authors :
Figuerola J
Baouab RE
Soriguer R
Fassi-Fihri O
Llorente F
Jímenez-Clavero MA
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2009 Oct; Vol. 15 (10), pp. 1651-3.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

To determine circulation of West Nile virus (WNV) during nonepidemic times, we serosurveyed wild birds of Morocco in 2008. We found antibodies against WNV in 12 (3.5%) birds, against Usutu virus in 1 (0.3%), and against both in 2 (0.6%). High WNV prevalence among juvenile birds suggests local virus circulation among resident birds.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
15
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19861065
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1510.090340