| Abstract: | The recent epidemic of West Nile virus in the United States proved to be unexpectedly active and was the largest epidemic of the virus ever recorded. Much remains to be discovered about the ecology and epidemiology of West Nile virus in the United States, including which species are important in maintaining the virus in nature, why some species are more susceptible to lethal infection, and what environmental factors are important in predicting future epidemics. These factors will likely vary regionally, depending on local ecological characteristics. Until scientists better understand the virus and factors influencing its activity, predicting its effects for future seasons is impossible. However, experts are certain about one thing: West Nile virus is here to stay. |
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| ProdID: | 1003645 |
| Citation Author: | Saito, E. K.; Wild, M. A. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | National Wildlife Health Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Park Science |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 59-60 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Impacts of West Nile Virus on wildlife; 2004; Article; Journal; Park Science; Saito, E. K.; Wild, M. A. |
| Citation Start Page: | 59 |
| Citation Volume: | 22 |
| Citation Year: | 2004 |
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| Text: | Impacts of West Nile Virus on wildlife; 2004; Article; Journal; Park Science; Saito, E. K.; Wild, M. A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.nature.nps.gov/ParkScience/archive/PDF/ParkScience22(2)Fall2004.pdf |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00 -0600 |
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