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West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted by mosquitoes. Cases of WNV have been reported in humans and certain animals throughout the United States. Follow the links below to learn more about West Nile Virus, the symptoms it may cause and to find State and Federal Resources related to WNV.

Symptoms and General Information on West Nile Virus

• WNV Symptoms and Care - New York City Department of Health
• WNV Questions and Answers; Symptoms - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Should I Worry About West Nile Virus? - Kidshealth.org
• Is there a Vaccine for WNV? - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• WNV, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• West Nile Virus - Cornell Cooperative Extension
• West Nile Virus and Transplant Recipients - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

West Nile Virus Statistics and Maps

• Maps and Data on Human WNV Cases - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Maps of Mosquito, Human, Bird, and Veterinary WNV Activity - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
• Horse Cases of WNV - U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

State and Federal West Nile Virus Resources

State West Nile Virus Resources

• State and Local Government West Nile Virus Web Sites - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Federal West Nile Virus Resources

• West Nile Virus: Information and Guidance for Clinicians - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Mosquito Control and West Nile Virus - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Protecting Workers from West Nile Virus - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• West Nile Virus - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Guidance for Industry: Assessing Donor Suitability and Blood and Blood Product Safety in Cases of Known or Suspected West Nile Virus Infection - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• WNV Questions and Answers - U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
• Pesticides used to Control West Nile Virus - National Library of Medicine

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