1. West Nile virus
West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda in eastern Africa. It was first discovered in the United States in the summer of 1999 in New York. Since then, the virus has spread throughout the United States.
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2. West Nile Virus Infection
The West Nile virus is an arbovirus (meaning it is spread by mosquitos, ticks, or other arthropods) that can cause infections in animals and humans; in some cases, the infections can lead to fatal meningitis or encephalitis, which...
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3. CDC: West Nile Virus - Questions and Answers Index
We've put together a selection of answers to the questions people ask most about West Nile virus and West Nile virus encephalitis. They are arranged by topic and are updated regularly.
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4. CDC: West Nile Virus - Site Index
West Nile Virus (WNV) Infection: Information for Clinicians
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5. West Nile Virus
West Nile virus causes an infection that is spread by certain kinds of mosquitoes. Most often, mosquitoes get infected when they bite infected birds. Then the mosquitoes spread the virus when they bite people or other animals, such...
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6. West Nile Virus: MedlinePlus
West Nile virus (WNV) is an infectious disease that first appeared in the United States in 1999. Infected mosquitoes spread the virus that causes it. People who contract WNV usually have no symptoms or mild symptoms. Those with...
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7. West Nile Virus Information
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus transmitted to people through a bite from an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected with WNV when they feed on the blood of infected birds. The virus incubates...
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8. West Nile virus information
Mosquito larvae collection (14MB) - Stagnate pools of water can act as breeding sites for the species of mosquitoes that harbor West Nile Virus. Many mosquito control districts monitor these areas as part of their control programs. This video sh...
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9. AAP - WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION
Although children appear to be at low risk for the virus, pediatricians should be on lookout for the mosquito-borne disease
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10. OHSU Health Information: West Nile Virus in Children
The West Nile virus belongs to a group of viruses known as flaviviruses, commonly found in Africa, West Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Flaviviruses are spread by insects, most...
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