Table 1.
Summary of tree novel viruses isolated from brains of dead birds in Harris County, TX.
| Field Number | Proposed Virus Name | Abbreviation | Avian Source, Date Collected | Proposed Classification (Genus; Family) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DO-200 | San Jacinto virus | SJCV | Sturnus vulgaris, 20 June 2013 | Nyavirus; Nyamiviridae |
| DO-159 | Buffalo Bayou virus | BBAV | Cyanocitta cristata*, 27 July 2011 | (uncertain); Peribunyaviridae |
| DO-159 | Mason Creek virus | MCRV | Cyanocitta cristata*, 27 July 2011 | Quaranjavirus; Orthomyxoviridae |
* Bird brain decomposing with fly larvae.