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West Nile virus antibody prevalence in wild mammals, southern Wisconsin

January 1, 2006

Twenty percent prevalence of West Nile virus antibody was found in free-ranging medium-sized Wisconsin mammals. No significant differences were noted in antibody prevalence with regard to sex, age, month of collection, or species. Our results suggest a similar route of infection in these mammals.

Publication Year 2006
Title West Nile virus antibody prevalence in wild mammals, southern Wisconsin
DOI 10.3201/eid1212.060173
Authors Douglas E. Docherty, Michael D. Samuel, C.A. Nolden, Kristina F. Egstad, Kathryn M. Griffin
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Emerging Infectious Diseases
Index ID 1004023
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center