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American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
West Nile Virus What is West Nile virus?... How do people get infected with West Nile virus?... What are the symptoms of West Nile virus infection?... Who is at risk for infection with West Nile virus?... Is there a treatment for West Nile virus infection?... etc.   |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003
Huhn et al. |
West Nile Virus in the United States: An Update on an Emerging Infectious Disease West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and human neuropathogen. Since the virus was recognized in New York City in 1999, it has spread rapidly across the United States, with human disease documented in 39 states and the District of Columbia. |
Science News
March 4, 2006 |
West Nile Virus This Web site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examines the spread of West Nile virus across the United States, complete with up-to-date maps showing which states are hardest hit. |
National Gardening
Suzanne DeJohn |
Protect Yourself from Summer's Insect Pests Sure, the list of illnesses carried by summer's insect pests is daunting. But the nuisance factor alone of ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas warrants finding ways to repel them. Here are a few helpful suggestions. |
Inc.
June 1, 2003
Matthew Fogel |
Testing Positive Companies on the frontlines of West Nile and SARS. |
Science News
October 19, 2002
Janet Raloff |
West Nile Worries Are No Reason to Give Up Breast-feeding The case of the youngest person in the United States thought to have been infected with West Nile Virus -- a newborn -- almost certainly resulted from transmission of the virus in breast milk. Still, the new findings don't warrant changing current breast-feeding guidelines. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005 |
Don't Get Bugged This Summer An infectious-disease pro tells how to protect yourself from harmful bites. |
National Gardening
Suzanne DeJohn |
Did You Know?... Mosquito Facts and Fiction Test your knowledge of mosquito biology and control. |
Salon.com
August 20, 2001
Suzy Hansen |
Blood lust The coauthor of a new book on mosquitoes talks about who they bite, where they lurk and how they've killed over a billion human beings... |
This Old House
Ashley Womble |
Back Off, Bloodsuckers Ten do-it-yourself ways to keep mosquitoes out of your yard. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
The Mosquito, in Close-Up What makes these pests so pesky and how to keep them at bay |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002 |
Newsletter CDC Web Site Provides Current Information on West Nile Virus... AHRQ Survey Details Use of Health Care for Chronic Conditions... HHS Approves Nevada Plan to Insure Women with Breast or Cervical Cancer... HRSA Grants Almost $49 Million to Improve Health Care Facilities... etc. |
