Molecular characterization of the re-emerging West Nile virus in avian species and equids in Israel, 2018, and pathological description of the disease Author Schvartz, Gili Author Farnoushi, Yigal Author Berkowitz, Asaf Author Edery, Nir † & † Author Hahn, Shelly Author Steinman, Amir Author Lublin, Avishai 1,4 Author Erster, Oran text Parasites & Vectors 2020 528 2020-10-22 13 1 1 11 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04399-2 journal article 10.1186/s13071-020-04399-2 1756-3305 PMC7579921 33092614 11551993
Table 1 Details of the examined WNV-positive avian species
Bird no.SpeciesDateNeurological signsIntracranial haemorrhagesLocationComments
a Same petting zoo KEy: +, characteristic WNF neurological signs observed;−, no characteristic WNF neurological signs observed
AV148Larus michahellis, yellow legged seagull18 July 2018Unknown+Tel-AvivFound dead
AV152Anser anser domesticus, domesticated goose18 July 2018++Burgata aFound dead in petting zoo
AV153Anser anser domesticus, domesticated goose18 July 2018Unknown+Burgata aFound dead in petting zoo
AV156Asio otus, long eared owl18 July 2018Unknown+HadidHospitalized and died
AV157Asio otus, long eared owl18 July 2018Unknown+Ramat Razi’elFound dead
AV169Corvus cornix, hooded crow18 August 2018+UnknownRishon LetzionFound neurological and died within 24 h
AV178Phasianus colchicus, common pheasant18 August 2018Unknown+Burgata aFound dead in petting zoo
1459Corvus cornix, hooded crow18 October 2018−UnknownTel-AvivHealthy bird in quarantine
1505Corvus cornix, hooded crow18 October 2018Unknown+Tel-AvivFound dead
1514Corvus cornix, hooded crow18 October 2018+UnknownTel-AvivFound sick, died in hospital