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How is the West Nile Virus reproduced?
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease. It reproduces it self when a mosquito with the virus bites a bird, birds are killed by WNV but can also give of the virus if another mosquito bites the infected bird, the reproducing the disease.
What is the meaning of a dead bird on your lawn?
you have a catBird could have died of the West Nile virus
What happens if a cat eats a dead bird with west Nile virus?
The the cat would get the virus this happens all the time e.g. if a worm had a virus a mole might eat it but then a fox might eat the mole, eventually the fox will have the virus
Can west Nile virus be epidemic or pandemic if it gets out of control?
Answer; Davidmt1: No. West Nile doesn't pass from person to person. Only from mosquito to person. We would be fine because all we would have to do was put on bug repellent. West Nile is nothing to worry about. However Bird Flu, The Plague, Tuberculosis, and Meningitis are.
Why do zoo keepers at the bird house need to be concerned about the west Nile virus?
Zoo keepers at the bird house need to be concerned about West Nile virus because it can be transmitted to birds through mosquito bites, potentially leading to severe illness or death in avian species. Many birds, particularly corvids and raptors, are highly susceptible to the virus. The presence of the virus in the environment can pose a significant threat to the health and safety of the bird population in the zoo. Therefore, proactive measures, such as monitoring mosquito populations and implementing vaccination strategies, are essential for their protection.
Have there been any recent epidemics in the world?
Yes there have been others like Bubonic plague, Ebola virus, West Nile Virus, cholera, and tuberculosis, HIV, AIDS, the bird flu, and many others
Why is it important to notify local health departments when finding dead birds and animals?
Health officials monitor mosquito and bird populations to determine local risk for West Nile virus activity.
Who discovered the cause of the West Nile Virus?
The cause was not discovered. The relationship to malaria and the vector (mosquito) was a simple matter of eliminating the options to transmit the virus. The cause is simply an infected carrier being bitten by a mosquito which is capable of being the vector to another human. bird, dog, etc.
Can west nile virus kill pigeons?
Yes, West Nile virus can be lethal to pigeons, although they are generally considered to be less susceptible to severe illness compared to other bird species. Infected pigeons can exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, neurological issues, and reduced coordination, but many may recover without severe consequences. However, the virus can still pose a significant threat to other birds, particularly corvids like crows and ravens, which are more likely to suffer severe outcomes. Overall, while pigeons can contract the virus, the mortality rate is lower than in more susceptible species.
What bird is associated with the Nile River?
The most famous bird in the Nile Delta would have to be the ibis, as it was a major pillar stone of Egyptian culture, and a god was named after it. The ibis is whitish-cream colored with bright red feet and a head.
Do birds carry diseases?
Yes, they can carry a lot of diseases such as west nile virus and the bird flu, just to name a couple. The chances that a bird would directly transmit a disease to you are very slim though. You are more likely to get something from a mosquito that previous fed on the bird.
West Nile virus?
Not all species of mosquito are effective vectors for West Nile virus. Although any species of mosquito that feeds on an infected bird can acquire the virus, not all can transmit it. Mosquitoes are selective with the animals they feed on. Some feed only on birds, some only on reptiles, some on mammals, and some are opportunistic and will feed on nearly anything. There are many species that don't feed on humans and therefore won't transmit the virus. Howeverthey can act as bridge vectors and keep the virus prevalent in the bird population. The primary vector of West Nile virus in the United States is the Northern House Mosquito (Culex pipiens). However other species including Cx. restuans, Cx. quinquefasciatus, Oc. j. japonicus, Cx. salinarius, as well as others can also carry the virus.
