Poor replication of West Nile virus (New York 1999 strain) in three reptilian and one amphibian species
Autor(es): Klenk, K; Komar, N
Resumo: Because West Nile (WN) virus primarily cycles between mosquitoes and birds, North American reptiles and amphibians have not been evaluated as reservoir hosts of this virus. We infected three species of reptiles and one species of amphibian: Iguana iguana (green iguana), Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Florida garter snake), Trachymes scripta elegans (red-ear slider), and Rana catesbeiana (North American bullfrog). After inoculation with WN virus, some of the green iguanas, bullfrogs, and garter snakes showed low but detectable viral loads in the blood, oral or cloacal swabs, and/or organs.
Palavras-Chave: Japanese encephalitis virus; Equine encephalomyelitis virus; Garter snakes thamnophis; Experimental infection; Antibody; York; Lizards; Birds
Imprenta: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 69, n. 3, p. 260-262, 2003
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Cell ; Aedes aegypti - RNA
Data de publicação: 2003
