Persistent infection with West Nile virus years after initial infection
The Journal of infectious diseases, 2010•academic.oup.com
Abstract West Nile virus (WNV) RNA was demonstrated in 5 (20%) of 25 urine samples
collected from convalescent patients 573–2452 days (1.6–6.7 years) after WNV infection.
Four of the 5 amplicons sequenced showed> 99% homology to the WNV NY99 strain. These
findings show that individuals with chronic symptoms after WNV infection may have
persistent renal infection over several years
collected from convalescent patients 573–2452 days (1.6–6.7 years) after WNV infection.
Four of the 5 amplicons sequenced showed> 99% homology to the WNV NY99 strain. These
findings show that individuals with chronic symptoms after WNV infection may have
persistent renal infection over several years
Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV) RNA was demonstrated in 5 (20%) of 25 urine samples collected from convalescent patients 573–2452 days (1.6–6.7 years) after WNV infection. Four of the 5 amplicons sequenced showed >99% homology to the WNV NY99 strain. These findings show that individuals with chronic symptoms after WNV infection may have persistent renal infection over several years
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