Concept information
Preferred term
West Nile Virus
Definition
- West nile virus (wnv) is a vectorborne infectious disease of the family Flaviviridae and is found in both tropical and temperate regions. WNV normally transmits among birds, mosquitoes, and mammals (especially humans and horses). [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; West Nile Virus]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/West_Nile_Virus
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