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Reference was made to “West Nile-like” virus. Does this mean the virus found in New York is not West Nile virus?

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Reference was made to “West Nile-like” virus. Does this mean the virus found in New York is not West Nile virus?

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A. Initially, the virus found in New York was identified as being genetically related to West Nile virus. Genetic sequencing of virus found in the New York area is now complete. The virus has been definitively identified as West Nile virus.