In the United States, routine screening of blood donors for West Nile virus RNA started in the summer (June through August) of 2003. We describe the results of the American Red Cross program of ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have learned the structure that results when an antibody binds to the West Nile virus, neutralizing the virus by locking up its infection mechanism.

As IgM does not cross the blood-brain barrier, IgM antibody in CSF strongly suggests central nervous system infection. Polymerase chain reaction ... West Nile Virus Encephalitis: A Case Study ...

Generation and Analysis of Novel Plant-Derived Antibody-Based Therapeutic Molecules against West Nile Virus. PLoS ONE , 2014; 9 (3): e93541 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093541 Cite This Page : ...

Although tests to detect West Nile virus antibody are useful for clinical diagnosis, antibodies usually develop after the period of highest viremia. 16 Therefore, potential screening will need to ...

"The weak cross-reactivity of these antibodies doesn't seem to defend against those ... They also determined structures showing how two antibodies recognize Zika and West Nile envelope domain ...

They also determined structures showing how two antibodies recognize Zika and West Nile envelope domain III. Together, the team's experiments show how the body mounts "a potent immune response to ...

Single Dose Of Antibodies After Infection Improves Survival In Mice. ... Mosquito season is just around the corner in the U.S., and scientists may have a new lead against West Nile virus infection.

Novartis Animal Vaccines publicly announced last week the conditional licensing and availability of the only antibody product approved to aid in the control of disease caused by West Nile Virus.