First identified in1937 in Uganda in Eastern Africa. Discovered in 1999 at New York.
West Nile virus contains strands of RNA.
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The Scientific name of the West Nile Virus is Flavivirus. Also, it's Classification is: Group: Group IV Family: Flaviridae Genus: Flavivirus Species: West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitos and mammals and birds can get sick from it.
West Nile virus is a virus with a single stranded RNA genome (ssRNA)
the genus name is Flavivirus , when written or typed correctly, comes first and is capitalized and italicized.There is usually a species which comes second. I don't know what it is for west nile virus. However it is not capitalized and italicized.
West Nile is caused by West Nile Virus.
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The West Nile virus got its name from the location where it was first reported. And since that was the area of the western part of the NileRiver, so it got its name.
No, West Nile Virus is not transmitted by ticks, but there are other diseases that can be contracted through a tick bite.
No, "West Nile virus" should be written in lowercase as it is a general term, not a proper noun. However, if you are referring to the specific strain or species, such as "West Nile virus strain NY99," then capitalization would be appropriate.