Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus, has been a significant public health concern in the United States for nearly two decades. The virus has been linked to acute viral encephalitis, neurological sequelae, and chronic kidney diseases. Neither antiviral drugs nor vaccines are currently available for humans. In vitro cell culture and experimental animal models have been used to study WNV infection in humans. In this review, we will focus on recent findings and provide new insights into WNV host immunity and viral pathogenesis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 338 |
Journal | F1000Research |
Volume | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Animal models
- Host Immunity
- Pathogenesis
- West Nile Virus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Immunology and Microbiology
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology