Serological and molecular investigation into the role of wild birds in the epidemiology of West Nile virus in Greece

Serological and molecular investigation into the role of wild birds in the epidemiology of West Nile virus in Greece

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A West Nile virus (WNV) disease outbreak occurred in 2010 in northern Greece with a total of 262 laboratory-confirmed human cases and 35 deaths. A serological and molecular surveillance was conducted on samples of hunter-harvested wi...

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Main Authors: Valiakos George, Touloudi Antonia, Athanasiou Labrini V, Giannakopoulos Alexios, Iacovakis Christos, Birtsas Periklis, Spyrou Vassiliki, Dalabiras Zisis, Petrovska Liljana, Billinis Charalambos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Greece
Molecular epidemiology
Outbreak
Serological surveillance
West nile virus
Wild birds
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/266

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