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West Nile Fever
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arboviral Encephalitides 
 This site provides fact sheets on the four main types of "encephalitis in the United States: eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), western equine encephalitis (WEE), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) and La Crosse (LAC) encephalitis, all of which are transmitted by mosquitoes." Also features statistics of reported cases, images of mosquitoes, and an elementary curriculum guide entitled "Neato Mosquito." From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Oct 27, 2003 Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) [Texas]
"GDEM is charged with carrying out a comprehensive all-hazard emergency management program for the State and assisting cities, counties, and state agencies in implementing their own emergency management program. GDEM ... is also responsible for supporting development and implementation of the Governor's Homeland Security Strategy." Features extensive emergency management related links; information for threat awareness campaigns for hurricanes, severe weather, lightning, West Nile virus, and wildfires; and more. From the Texas Department of Public Safety. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Infectious Diseases, Outdoor Recreation, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Larvicides for Mosquito Control
Fact sheet on insecticides and pesticides used to kill mosquito larvae for control of mosquito populations in areas with standing water. The larvicides, used in some areas to control the spread of West Nile virus, may "eliminate the need for ground or aerial application of pesticides to kill adult mosquitoes." Discusses the effects on human health and the environment for microbial larvicides, methoprene, temephos, monomolecular films, and oils. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/larvicides4mosquitoes.htm Topics: Environment, Gardening, Home & Housing, Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Apr 17, 2007 National Park Service Public Health Program: Illnesses and Diseases
A collection of fact sheets on illnesses and diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile virus, E. coli, giardia, and viral encephalitis. In-depth coverage of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) features sections on risk reduction, camping precautions, and rodent-proofing. Each fact sheet includes related references. http://www.nps.gov/public_health/docs/docs.htm#illness Topics: Animals, Infectious Diseases, National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 14, 2009 NPIC's West Nile Virus Resource Guide
Developed by the National Pesticide Information Center as a "source of available information on the West Nile virus and pesticide related topics." Includes background information about the virus, and topical areas for health effects, mosquitoes, veterinary and wildlife, and pesticides and toxicology. Find maps and statistics from a variety of sources, as well as links to state, federal, and international information on the virus. http://npic.orst.edu/pest/mosquito/wnv.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Oct 5, 2009 West Nile Virus
Provides facts and data about this mosquito-borne virus, along with prevention and treatment information. Includes a fact sheet, insect repellent safety tips, maps, and detailed information about transmission of the virus. In English and French. From Health Canada. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/dc-ma/wnv-vno-eng.php Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Jul 31, 2009 West Nile Virus
Presents information concerning West Nile virus in Washington state, including general information about the mosquito-borne virus, and reference materials and links on topics such as pesticide regulations, controlling mosquitoes at home, preventing mosquito bites, West Nile virus and horses, and mosquito curriculum materials for youth. From the Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://wnv.wsu.edu/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated Jul 13, 2005 West Nile Virus Maps
Frequently updated maps displaying the tracking and spread of the West Nile virus. The site features bird, human, mosquito, sentinel, and veterinary maps. ("Sentinel chickens are birds placed in cages that are exposed to mosquitoes in the area. Chickens that are bitten by infected mosquitoes develop antibodies, but are not otherwise affected by the virus.") Includes information going back to 2000, background information, and related links. http://westnilemaps.usgs.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps Last updated Dec 19, 2005 West Nile Virus: Fight the Bite!
This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes basic information on the West Nile virus, including prevention (specifically, avoiding mosquito bites), current statistics, incidence of disease in and transmission by animals, how to report dead birds, and how to contact state and local health agencies. Includes links to related sites, such as one on the West Nile virus transmission cycle. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated Jul 8, 2004 |
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