In September 2002, American researchers reported the first polio–like paralysis stemming from West Nile virus. Infectious disease specialists in Ontario began seeing West Nile patients hooked up ...

“They’ll put in the chemistry that takes place. They’re going to actually extract the RNA, DNA and look for West Nile Virus particularly in this sample,” said Sawlis. “We’re right in ...

A federally funded project aims to determine how West Nile virus cycles through mosquitoes and the animals they bite.

The $153,700 program will target standing water in wetlands, ditches, and storm drains while testing for multiple mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus.

Does that mean there’s going ... of get a better idea of what that might look like in the next few weeks,” Dr. Smith said. To prevent West Nile Virus experts recommend wearing bug spray ...

And Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, was recently hospitalized after he came down with West Nile virus ... which means taking steps like using repellent, wearing ...

Since its arrival in the USA, West Nile virus (WNV) has spread westward to a total of 43 states, resulting in 27,573 reported cases of infection. Patients with the following conditions/features ...

Severe infection with West Nile virus is a spreading problem worldwide that disproportionately affects those over age 50. And evidence is mounting that when the virus causes sickness, the long ...

The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District confirmed Thursday there is a population of West Nile virus-positive ... pets during this time. The virus does not always cause symptoms, although ...

WE DO HAVE THE PREVALENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN OUR REGION EVERY SINGLE ... IS THERE A CERTAIN THING THAT PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR? LIKE, HOW DO THEY KNOW IF THEY DO? UNFORTUNATELY CONTRACT ...

School's out and the kids are playing outside. How much do you have to worry about them getting sick? Here are some concerns you may have, and some you may not know about. Facts: Unlikely. Ever since ...

Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, which causes flu-like symptoms and even, potentially, death in humans. Courtesy San Mateo County. Santa Clara County Public Health officials confirmed in a ...