Bird Hosts and Viruses
The discussion reveals the complexity of bird species' roles in transmitting West Nile virus. While certain birds, like crows and jays, produce high levels of viremia and are seen as effective amplifying hosts, the actual dynamics of transmission may involve other species that mosquitoes frequently feed on. This nuanced understanding challenges previous assumptions about which birds are most significant in the virus's spread.In this clip
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Ep 84 West Nile virus: The Crow in the Coal Mine
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