West Nile Virus Problem Space

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• Subject: Science and Technology
• Institution Name: BEDROCK
• Collection: BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
• Grade Level: Post-secondary

• Abstract: As an emerging disease in the public eye, WNV continues to generate scientific interest as well. Researchers are exploring questions about its origin, evolution, transmission by multiple vectors and host tissues, replication in multiple hosts, viremic period, viral loads, seroconversion and antibody production, detection, vaccine potential, etc. Central to these investigations are the use of molecular data including nucleic acid sequences and the use of bioinformatics.

• Course Type: Learning Module
• Languages: English
• Material Types: Activities and Labs, Readings, Teaching and Learning Strategies
• Media Formats: Text/HTML

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