Magpies as hosts for West Nile virus, southern France.

ABSTRACT: European magpies (Pica pica) from southern France were tested for antibodies to West Nile virus (WNV) and viral shedding in feces during spring-autumn 2005. Results suggest that this peridomestic species may be a suitable sentinel species and a relevant target for additional investigations on WNV ecology in Europe.

SUBMITTER: Jourdain E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2600177 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature