Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV) RNA was demonstrated in 5 (20%) of 25 urine samples collected from convalescent patients 573-2452 days (1.6-6.7 years) after WNV infection. Four of the 5 amplicons sequenced showed >99% homology to the WNV NY99 strain. These findings show that individuals with chronic symptoms after WNV infection may have persistent renal infection over several years.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Disease Progression
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Humans
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Longitudinal Studies
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Male
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Middle Aged
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RNA, Viral / urine*
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Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
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West Nile Fever / virology*
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West Nile virus / genetics
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West Nile virus / isolation & purification*