West Nile Virus Problem Space

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 Type:

Activities and Labs, Readings, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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