Experimental Infections of Wild Birds with West Nile Virus

Experimental Infections of Wild Birds with West Nile Virus

Avian models of West Nile virus (WNV) disease have become pivotal in the study of infection pathogenesis and transmission, despite the intrinsic constraints that represents this type of experimental research that needs to be conducted in biosecurity level 3 (BSL3) facilities. This review summarizes...

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Main Authors: Elisa Pérez-Ramírez, Francisco Llorente, Miguel Ángel Jiménez-Clavero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
West Nile virus
wild birds
experimental infection
pathogenesis
transmission
immunity
host competence
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/6/2/752

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