What is known about the risk of WNV or EEE from dried, uncooked meat (jerky)?
A. There are no published studies that directly address this question. Most studies indicate that while mammals can become infected with West Nile or EEE virus, they do not develop high concentrations of virus in their blood or tissues. Although it is unlikely that dried meat from mammals would have much virus present, and probable that gastrointestinal digestion would further limit the possibility of infectiousness, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether dried meat presents a risk of WNV or EEE to humans or other animals. Q. Are duck and other wild game hunters at risk for WNV or EEE infection? A. Because of their outdoor exposure, game hunters may be at risk if they are bitten by mosquitoes in areas with arboviral activity. The extent to which WNV or EEE may be present in wild game is unknown.
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