A researcher is attempting to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic human infection  with West Nile virus in New York City. Which of the following would be most useful?

A. Detection of IgG against WNV
B. Viral culture in embryonated eggs
C. Detection of IgM against WNV
D. Tissue culture
E. Electron microscopy


Answer: A

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