Zoological institution participation in a West Nile virus surveillance system: Implications for public health

摘要: Summary Objective To identify attributes of zoological institutions and surveillance system factors that were associated with participation in the West Nile Virus Surveillance System for Zoological Institutions USA, to assess potential effectiveness zoos as a novel data source emerging infectious zoonoses. Study design Retrospective. Methods The number specimens submitted between August 2001 December 2006 virus testing was determined each institution. Descriptive statistics used summarize distribution features institutions. Student’s t -test associations institutional animal collection characteristics total by Results Factors include: submitting specific purposes serosurvey testing, sentinel surveillance, vaccine titre checks, effectiveness, multiple reasons, communication public health. Conclusion Understanding how zoo are this effort may enhance health efforts future efforts.