TABLE 3.
Morbidity and mortality of parental and recombinant WNV in adult micea
| Inoculum | Morbidity (no. sick/total) | Mortality (no. dead/total) | Avg survival time (days [SD]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diluent | 0/8 | 0/8 | NA |
| Parental WNV | 7/8 | 5/8 | 9.4 (1.95) |
| Recombinant WNV | 5/8 | 4/8 | 10.2 (2.50) |
Mice were inoculated with 102 PFU s.c. in the left rear footpad. SD, standard deviation; NA, not applicable.