“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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...