Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Characterization of Three Novel Viruses from the Families, and, Isolated from Dead Birds Collected during West Nile Virus Surveillance in Harris County, Texas.
- Journal:
- Viruses
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Walker, Peter J et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Biological Sciences · Australia
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
This report describes and characterizes three novel RNA viruses isolated from dead birds collected during West Nile virus surveillance in Harris County, TX, USA (the Houston metropolitan area). The novel viruses are identified as members of the families,, andand have been designated as San Jacinto virus, Mason Creek virus, and Buffalo Bayou virus, respectively. Their potential public health and/or veterinary importance are still unknown.
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