thats a good question. i wanna know the answer too.
for horses, yes for people, no
The family classifciation that the West Nile Virus falls under is Flaviviridae. This is a mosquito born virus that has been wide-spread amongst humans and horses.
Yes. Mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus and can infect horses when bitten. Other than horses, most animals that get the virus have mild, if any, symptoms. It is a serious illness in birds, horses, and some people.
I'm not exactly sure what you're question is. If you are asking whether or not horses can contract the West Nile virus, the answer is yes! This virus is frequently spread through mosquitoes. It is very important that you get your horse vaccinated against the virus.
West Nile Virus.
West Nile Virus.. Malaria..
West Nile just the same as humans that is why they have the shot they have to have.
The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, particularly of the Culex species. Birds are the main reservoir of the virus, and mosquitoes become infected by feeding on infected birds. It is not directly transmitted between humans.
West Nile virus is a viral infection, not a bacterial one. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
No it's not genetic, it's passed by mosquito's and flies that bite the horse and transfer the virus into the horses blood stream.
No it's not genetic, it's passed by mosquito's and flies that bite the horse and transfer the virus into the horses blood stream.
You cannot use the virus to save it's life, but you can save the horse from West Nile by having him vaccinated against it.