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Article: J Wildl Dis: Susceptibility of greater sage-grouse to experimental infection with West Nile virus.(Reprint)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
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- Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery
- Article date:
- September 1, 2006
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Populations of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) have declined 45%-80% in North America since 1950. Although much of this decline has been attributed to habitat loss, recent field studies have indicated that West Nile virus (WNV) has had a significant negative impact on local populations of grouse. We confirm the susceptibility of greater sage-grouse to WNV infection in laboratory experimental studies. Grouse were challenged by subcutaneous injection of WNV ([10.sup.3.2] plaque-forming units [PFUs]). All grouse died within 6 days of infection. The Kaplan-Meier estimate for 50% survival was 4.5 days. Mean peak viremia ...
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