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[Interesting] To guard against West Nile Virus, Utah swiftly deploys elite
2008-05-20 07:37:00 Salt Lake Tribune
About West Nile Virus
2008-05-01 19:45:00 West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. If you become infected with West Nile virus, you may not experience any signs or symptoms or you may only experience minor ones such as a skin rash and headache. However, some people who become infected with West Nile virus develop a life-threatening illness that includes inflammation of ...
By: B-Health
What Are The Symptoms Of West Nile Virus In Children?
2008-01-28 21:01:00 West Nile Virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes, the first occurrences of which appeared in the USA in 1999. The virus can be fatal to birds, horses and unfortunately humans too. If you are a parent and are worried about symptoms of West Nile Virus in children then you should be aware that the ...
The Facts On West Nile Virus Treatment
2008-01-28 21:01:00 West Nile Virus is a disease transmitted to human by mosquito bites. Although the virus has been in existence for around 1000 years, with the first human case discovered in Uganda in 1937, it did not reach the USA until the end of the last century. Every year, during mosquito season the West Nile Virus ...
West Nile Virus
2008-01-25 17:01:00 West Nile, a potentially fatal virus spread by mosquito, became a media obsession in the summer of 2004. Despite the initial surge and subsequent lack of coverage, human cases of WNV have increased steadily since 1999, reaching 4,261 in 2006 and dropping off to 3,510 in 2007. Although there are a few drugs in testing phases, the most effective check of WNV is controlling and limiting mosquito populations.
3rd West Nile death in Illinois
2007-09-27 00:00:00 A surprising 28 people in Illinois have been infected with the West Nile Virus this year, 3 dieing.A 69-year-old...
3rd West Nile death in Illinois
2007-09-14 00:00:00 A surprising 28 people in Illinois have been infected with the West Nile Virus this year, 3 dieing.A 69-year-old...
Idaho Fires and West Nile Spell Trouble for Sage Grouse
2007-09-11 21:27:00 The Sage Grouse may enjoy less hunters this year, thanks to wildfires in the Snake River area of Idaho and some say to West Nile. Fires destroyed several grouse mating grounds this year. Wildlife officials say the sage grouse populations are down 50% in areas untouched by fire. So this leads to other reasons. Other reasons ...
By: Bird Brain Blog
West Nile Death
2007-09-08 09:59:00 West Nile Virus has claimed the life of a second Montanan this year. Wallace Clark, 77, of Fort Benton died of the virus Tuesday in a hospital in Great Falls.Last month, a 93-year-old Great Falls woman died from encephalitis caused by West Nile Virus.So far this year, there has been 57 human cases reported in the state, 22 resulting in hospitalization.
By: coffeebuck
Brooklyn woman first human case of West Nile virus
2007-09-08 09:46:00 First human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a 41-year-old Brooklyn woman. The city urges New Yorkers, especially those aged 50 or older, to take precautions against mosquito bite.The patient began feeling ill in mid-August with symptoms including fever, headache, fatigue, weakness and muscle pain. She was hospitalized on Aug. 25, and is now home for recovering.Because she traveled outside of New York City during the two weeks preceding her illness, she may have been exposed to WNV either in New York City, or elsewhere, the Health Department warned. So far this summer, the Health Department has identified WNV in139 mosquito pools citywide. The virus has been detected in all five boroughs.The agency is continuing mosquito surveillance, responding to standing water complaints, and conducting larviciding and spraying as needed.
By: coffeebuck
West nile virus continues to spread in Cali (www.SPATEMAG.com)
2007-08-25 14:58:00 West nile virus continues to spreadwww.SPATEMAG.comread more | digg story
By: SPATE Magazine
west nile fever symptoms
2007-08-22 18:56:00 Q. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus (WNV) infection? A. Infection with WNV can be asymptomtic (no symptoms), or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease. It is estimated that about 20% of people who become infected with WNV will develop West Nile fever. Symptoms are fever, headache, fatigue, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and
Fogging for West Nile in Part of Los Gatos Tonight
2007-08-22 17:44:00 Mosquitoes infected with West Nile and birds dead from the virus have been found in the area where Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell and San Jose meet. The area will be fogged tonight. The program has been effective in other parts of the valley. (To see the boundaries, see the county's description here.) The chemicals are not supposed to be harmful to humans or pets and are said to dissipate with sunlight. But cautious folks may want to keep their windows closed between 11pm and 5am just the same, The county also suggests covering fish ponds, taking kids' toys inside, turning off air conditioning units during the fogging and staying indoors. The county has a wealth of information about the way in which it is addressing the eradication of West Nile online on its Vector Control page. Additionally, one can sign up for email alerts on the West Nile Virus at that page too.
West Nile Mosquitoes Reach Toronto: Risk of West Nile Virus
2007-08-18 16:12:00 In the latest news, the Toronto Public Health Authorities have reported that the dangerous mosquitoes that carry the fatal West Nile virus. The infected mosquitoes were discovered in the Bathurst St. and Eglinton Ave. area of Toronto. In Western Canada, there have been 225 human illnesses, largely in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. A man in Manitoba has already ...
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Resurgence of West Nile Virus in California Poses Risk to Horses government
2007-08-10 00:00:00 SACRAMENTO, August 8, 2007 – The return of West Nile virus to California this year is renewing calls for horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated. (...)
West Nile Virus Hits California Hard
2007-08-08 00:13:00 West Nile Virus is hitting Californians hard. Four people have died of the virus in California and the disease is spreading. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently designated the counties of Kern - with 60% of the state's 64 cases - Colusa and San Joaquin, to be in a state of emergency, giving them access to a 1.35 million dollar fund. The high season (August and September). is just starting and there are already three times as many cases as there were last year in California. West Nile originated in the Middle East but is now usual in North America. Humans and animals get WNV from the bites of mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds. WNV cannot be spread by an infected human which is good becuase most infected people experience no symptoms at all. Those who do have symptoms usually show signs (fever and flu-like symptome initally, sometimes progressing to disorientation, convulsions, tremors, and loss of vision.The symptoms last several weeks. Less than 1% with WNV become ser...
Biologists Tracking The Impact Of West Nile On Sage Grouse
2007-08-07 16:34:00 For decades, the sage grouse has struggled to compete against wildfire, development and the oil and gas drilling taking place across the West?s rangeland. Now, a wildlife biologist in southwestern Idaho is studying whether the chicken-sized bird has another significant foe: West Nile virus.
By: Gun News
West Nile Virus Outbreak Blamed On Slow Housing Market
2007-07-25 13:33:00 Those empty homes that are a result of foreclosures or slow sales may be more of a problem than just an unmowed lawn. Reports coming out of California that an increase in West Nile Virus incidents may be due to the failure of pools being maintained. When a home is foreclosed upon, draining and preparing ...
What you should know about West Nile virus
2007-05-07 13:50:00 Q: What is West Nile virus? A: West Nile virus is an arbovirus (short for arthropod-borne virus) that causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Arboviruses are transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as mosquitoes. Most infections with West Nile virus have been identified in wild birds, horses and humans, but the virus can also infect various other wild and domestic animals.Q: Where did West Nile virus come from? A: West Nile virus was first identified in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937, and has since been found in other parts of Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. The strain of virus found in the United States most closely resembles that found in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The virus has been reported in nearly all states. Q: How is West Nile virus transmitted? A: Mosquitoes draw the virus from infected birds and transmit it to other animals, including humans, through bites. We...
By: Cats Only Blog
West nile virus continues to be a threat to unvaccinated horses
2007-04-08 04:04:00 With spring here and temperatures on the rise throughout the country, growing mosquito populations increase the risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus and equine encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness). To protect their horses from these diseases, owners are encouraged to vaccinate as part of a comprehensive prevention program. [click link for full article] (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today) More: continued here
Acambis moves testing of west nile vaccine into older adults
2007-03-21 23:03:00 Acambis plc, a biotech company with headquarters in Cambridge, England and Cambridge, Mass., reports its under way with clinical testing of its investigational West Nile virus vaccine, ChimeriVax-West Nile, in older adults. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines) More: continued here
West Nile Virus
2006-12-02 02:31:31 West Nile Virus Authored by Jennifer Quick & reviewed by JP Saleeby, MD History/Demographics Protecting ourselves against those pesky mosquitoes could save you not only from an annoying bug bite, but also from transmission of a nasty virus introduced into the United States fairly recently. West Nile Virus (WNV) was first isolated from a female patient presenting with fever like symptoms in Uganda in 1937. It is, however, a relatively new disease to the Western Hemisphere, presenting itself in 1999 when the first cases in America were documented in New York City. The outbreak resulted in 62 infections causing serious illness and seven deaths. Since then, the virus has spread to multiple areas including the mid-west, southern and western states, resulting in a steady increase in the number of infections annually. According to the Center for Disease Control, as of August 22, 2006 there were already 581 reported cases of West Nile Virus infection, with 18 of those cas...
Northeast Houston woman contracts West Nile virus
0000-00-00 00:00:00 A 52-year-old northeast Houston woman is the city's first recorded human victim of West Nile virus this year, health officials said Thursday. The Department of Health and Human Services withheld further information about where the woman lives, citing concerns about her privacy.
3rd West Nile death in Illinois
0000-00-00 00:00:00 A surprising 28 people in Illinois have been infected with the West Nile Virus this year, 3 dieing.A 69-year-old... |
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