West Nile Virus in the United States (1999-2005)

被引:8
作者
Gerhardt, Reid [1 ]
机构
[1] Tennessee Agr Expt Stn, Dept Entomol & Plant Pathol, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
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10.5326/0420170
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S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
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0906 ;
摘要
The accidental introduction of West Nile Virus into New York City from the Old World in 1999 resulted in an epidemic in humans, horses, and birds that swept to the west coast in just 3 years. The virus is transmitted by infective mosquitoes among susceptible native birds, which serve as amplifying hosts. Clinical disease occurs in humans and horses, but not enough virus is produced in their blood to infect other mosquitoes; therefore, humans and horses are considered dead-end hosts. Humans can best protect themselves by remaining indoors during periods of high mosquito activity and/or by using recommended repellents. Effective vaccines are available for horses.
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