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West Nile virus infection in killer whale, Texas, USA, 2007.


ABSTRACT: In 2007, nonsuppurative encephalitis was identified in a killer whale at a Texas, USA, marine park. Panviral DNA microarray of brain tissue suggested West Nile virus (WNV); WNV was confirmed by reverse transcription PCR and sequencing. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated WNV antigen within neurons. WNV should be considered in cases of encephalitis in cetaceans.

SUBMITTER: St Leger J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3381582 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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