Abstract
Avian hosts play an important role in the spread, maintenance, and amplification of West Nile virus (WNV). Avian susceptibility to WNV varies from species to species thus surveillance efforts can focus both on birds that survive infection and those that succumb. Here we describe methods for the collection and sampling of live birds for WNV antibodies or viremia, and methods for the sampling of dead birds. Target species and study design considerations are discussed.
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Wheeler, S.S., Boyce, W.M., Reisen, W.K. (2016). Field Methods and Sample Collection Techniques for the Surveillance of West Nile Virus in Avian Hosts. In: Colpitts, T. (eds) West Nile Virus. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1435. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3670-0_16
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