Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
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Chapter 31, Problem 3AQ
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To explain:
The spread, mode of transmission and, preventive measures for “West Nile Virus” (WNV).
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West Nile virus is responsible for causing West Nile fever disease. The disease is caused by the virus and transmitted with the aid of mosquito. The disease is commonly observed in “continental United States”. The cases related to WNV are commonly observed during the summer season. Presently, no vaccines are available for the treatment of WNV. WNV can be diagnosed by the presence of “WNV antibodies” present in the bloodstream. WNV is characterized by mild symptoms including fever, headache, and muscle pain.
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Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Ch. 31.1 - What is the procedure for treating a human bitten...Ch. 31.1 - Prob. 2MQCh. 31.1 - Identify the animals most likely to carry rabies...Ch. 31.2 - Prob. 1MQCh. 31.2 - Prob. 2MQCh. 31.2 - Prob. 1CRCh. 31.3 - What are the arthropod vectors and animal hosts...Ch. 31.3 - Prob. 2MQCh. 31.3 - Identify the three major categories of organisms...Ch. 31.4 - Prob. 1MQ
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