Table 5.
Dead birds reported and tested for West Nile virus, by year, in Los Angeles County, California 2003–2008
Year | No. reported | No. tested (% of reported) | No. positive (% of tested) |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | 365 | 365 (100) | 65 (18) |
2004 | 25,662 | 1,153 (4) | 840 (73) |
2005 | 4,534 | 690 (15) | 173 (25) |
2006 | 3,630 | 937 (26) | 166 (18) |
2007 | 3,146 | 931 (30) | 217 (23) |
2008 | 6,087 | 1,101 (18) | 511 (46) |
Total | 43,424 | 5,177 (12) | 1,972 (38) |