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West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus (WNV) was first recognized in the
United States in 1999 as the cause of severe and
fatal human illness in metropolitan New York City.
West Nile Virus is commonly found in Africa, West
and Central Asia, and the Middle East. It is not
known how the virus was first introduced into the
United States, but since the initial appearance it
has spread rapidly, and by 2001 was found throughout
the eastern half of the country. The principal
transmission cycle of West Nile Virus involves
several species of mosquitoes and various species of
birds.
West Nile Virus Activity as of June 8th, 2007 (MMWR)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5622a3.htm
West Nile Virus Related Links and Information
WNV Publications and Downloads
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/publications.htm*
Guidelines for Clinicians
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/clinicians/*
Laboratory Guidelines
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/lab_guidance.htm*
Prevention Brochure (CDC)
WestNileInfoCard2003.pdf*
Presentations from the 2003 WNV National Conference
(February 2003)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/conf/February_2003.htm*
National and state maps including county-level data
http://westnilemaps.usgs.gov/*
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