Abstract
Passive transfer of maternal antibodies against West Nile virus (WNV) was studied in a captive population of Chilean (Phoenicopterus chilensis) and Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber ruber). Transfer of WNV antibodies from hens to chicks was documented and measured by plaque-reduction neutralization test. Hen titers were significantly correlated to chick titers. Mean half-life of maternal WNV antibodies was 13.4 days in chicks for which half-life was measurable.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 337-340 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2007 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- General Veterinary
Keywords
- Flamingo
- Maternal antibodies
- Phoenicopterus chilensis
- Phoenicopterus ruber ruber
- West nile virus
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