A 15 Year Evaluation of West Nile Virus in Wisconsin: Effects on Wildlife and Human Health.

摘要: West Nile virus (WNV) is the most important and widespread mosquito-borne in United States (U.S.). WNV has ability to spread rapidly effectively, infecting more than 320 bird mammalian species. An examination of environmental conditions health keystone species may help predict susceptibility various habitats reveal key risk factors, annual trends, vulnerable regions. Since 2002, outbreaks Wisconsin varied by species, place, time, significantly affected unique climatic, environmental, geographical factors. During a 15 year period, was detected 71 72 counties, resulting 239 human 1397 wildlife cases. Controlling for population sampling efforts Wisconsin, rates are highest western northwestern rural regions state. incidence were counties with low densities, predominantly wetland, at elevations greater 1000 feet. Resources surveillance, prevention, detection lowest likely underestimation Overall, increasing mean temperature decreasing precipitation showed positive influence on transmission Wisconsin. This study incorporates first statewide assessment