Surveillance for West Nile Virus in Dead Wild Birds, South Korea, 2005–2008
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چکیده
To investigate the possibility of West Nile virus (WNV) introduction into South Korea, the National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service has conducted nationwide surveillance of WNV activity in dead wild birds since 2005. Surveillance conducted during 2005-2008 found no evidence of WNV activity.
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