West Nile Virus and Wildlife

摘要: Abstract West Nile virus (WNV) has spread rapidly across North America, resulting in human deaths and the of untold numbers birds, mammals, reptiles. The reached Central America Caribbean may to Hawaii South America. Although tens thousands birds have died, studies some bird species show local declines, few regionwide declines can be attributed WNV. Predicting future impacts WNV on wildlife, pinpointing what drives epidemics, will require substantial additional research into host susceptibility, reservoir competency, linkages between climate, mosquitoes, disease. Such work entail a collaborative effort scientists governmental groups, surveillance control programs, nongovernmental organizations. was not first, it last, exotic disease introduced New World. Its highlights need strengthen animal monitoring pr...