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Emerging infectious diseases2001; 7(4); 736-738; doi: 10.3201/eid0704.010424

Exposure of domestic mammals to West Nile virus during an outbreak of human encephalitis, New York City, 1999.

Abstract: We evaluated West Nile (WN) virus seroprevalence in healthy horses, dogs, and cats in New York City after an outbreak of human WN virus encephalitis in 1999. Two (3%) of 73 horses, 10 (5%) of 189 dogs, and none of 12 cats tested positive for WN virus-neutralizing antibodies. Domestic mammals should be evaluated as sentinels for local WN virus activity and predictors of the infection in humans.
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Publication Date: 2001-10-05 PubMed ID: 11585540PubMed Central: PMC2631764DOI: 10.3201/eid0704.010424Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article focused on a 1999 assessment of the presence of West Nile virus in healthy horses, dogs, and cats in New York City following an outbreak of human West Nile virus encephalitis. The study suggests that domestic animals could potentially act as indicators for local West Nile virus activity and predict its presence in humans.

Research Background

  • The paper conducts its investigations against the backdrop of a 1999 outbreak of Human West Nile virus encephalitis in New York City.
  • The focus is on uncovering the prevalence of the West Nile (WN) virus in domestic animals, including horses, dogs, and cats.

Research Method

  • The researchers tested these animals for the presence of WN virus-neutralizing antibodies.
  • They involved 73 horses, 189 dogs, and 12 cats in their study.

Research Findings

  • The study found that 3% of the horses, or two out of 73, were positive for the virus.
  • Out of the dogs tested, 5% (10 out of 189) were positive.
  • None of the 12 cats involved in the study tested positive for the WN virus.

Implications of the Research

  • The study implies that domestic animals, particularly horses and dogs, can act as indicators (sentinels) of local WN virus activity.
  • The researched posits that looking at the presence of the virus in these animals could potentially help predict human infection.
  • This underscores the importance of regular screening and monitoring of domestic animals in epidemic-prone areas to better manage outbreaks and protect public health.

Cite This Article

APA
Komar N, Panella NA, Boyce E. (2001). Exposure of domestic mammals to West Nile virus during an outbreak of human encephalitis, New York City, 1999. Emerg Infect Dis, 7(4), 736-738. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid0704.010424

Publication

Emerging infectious diseases
ISSN: 1080-6040
NlmUniqueID: 9508155
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 7
Issue: 4
Pages: 736-738

Researcher Affiliations

Komar, N
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, P.O. Box 2087, Fort Collins, CO 80522, USA. nck6@cdc.gov
Panella, N A
    Boyce, E

      MeSH Terms

      • Animals
      • Animals, Domestic
      • Antibodies, Viral / blood
      • Cats
      • Disease Outbreaks
      • Dog Diseases / epidemiology
      • Dog Diseases / immunology
      • Dog Diseases / virology
      • Dogs
      • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
      • Horse Diseases / immunology
      • Horse Diseases / virology
      • Horses
      • Humans
      • Mammals
      • Neutralization Tests
      • New York City / epidemiology
      • Seroepidemiologic Studies
      • West Nile Fever / epidemiology
      • West Nile Fever / immunology
      • West Nile Fever / veterinary
      • West Nile Fever / virology
      • West Nile virus / immunology
      • West Nile virus / isolation & purification

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