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West Nile Virus - eMedicine Health
The major risk factor for West Nile virus and West Nile encephalitis is being exposed to mosquitoes that may be carrying the virus. Such individuals are those who spend time outdoors and have skin exposed for mosquitoes to bite (for example, campers, hikers, those engaged in outdoor working conditions).
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/west_nile_virus/page3_em.htm
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West Nile Virus - MedlinePlus
West Nile virus (WNV) is an infectious disease that first appeared in the United States in 1999. Infected mosquitoes spread the virus that causes it. People who get WNV usually have no symptoms or mild symptoms. The symptoms include a fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph glands.
https://medlineplus.gov/westnilevirus.html
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West Nile Virus - CDC
West Nile virus (WNV) is most commonly transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. You can reduce your risk of being infected with WNV by using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites. There are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent WNV infection.
https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/
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West Nile Virus Website
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis, a brain inflammation. WNV is closely related to St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) which is found in the United States and to Kunjin virus (KV) which is found in Australia, some Western Pacific islands and parts of South East Asia. West Nile virus was first detected in North America in 1999 in New York, and in Pennsylvania in 2000. Prior to that it had only been found in Africa, Eastern Europe, and West Asia.
http://www.westnile.state.pa.us/health.htm
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Viral Hepatitis - National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors
NASTAD's Viral Hepatitis Team provides guidance and technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of state and local health departments to develop, maintain and enhance comprehensive viral hepatitis programs as they address the continuum from prevention through cure.
https://www.nastad.org/domestic/viral-hepatitis
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Symptoms and Treatment: West Nile Virus - CDC
Information on West Nile Virus. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/symptoms/
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West Nile Virus Infection: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
A mosquito bite can turn into something much more severe if you are infected with West Nile virus.
http://www.healthline.com/health/west-nile-virus
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West Nile Virus - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about the West Nile Virus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Nile_virus
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West Nile Virus - Mayo Clinic
West Nile virus - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this mosquito-borne illness.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus/home/ovc-20166289
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WHO: West Nile virus
WHO fact sheet on West Nile virus: includes key facts, definition, outbreaks, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, WHO response.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs354/en/
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West Nile Virus - MedlinePlus
If West Nile virus enters the brain, however, it can be life-threatening. It may cause inflammation of the brain, called encephalitis, or inflammation of the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called meningitis. A physical exam, health history and laboratory tests can diagnose it.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/westnilevirus.html
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West Nile Virus - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
NIAID supports research on West Nile virus disease through its comprehensive emerging infectious disease program.
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/westnile/Pages/default.aspx
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West Nile Virus Infection Symptoms and Treatment
Get the facts on West Nile virus (encephalitis) infection's history, treatment, and symptoms, such as rash, fever, and headache. West Nile virus is transmitted from mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds.
http://www.medicinenet.com/west_nile_encephalitis/article.htm
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West Nile Virus-Topic Overview - WebMD
What is West Nile virus?West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The infection it causes may be so mild that people don't even know they have it. But in rare cases, West Nile leads to severe illness that affects the brain or spinal cord. People older than 50 are at the highest risk for serious problems from West Nile.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/west-nile-virus-topic-overview
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West Nile Virus - KidsHealth
The threat of West Nile virus has made getting a mosquito bite a cause for concern. What is West Nile virus, and what can you do to prevent it?
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/west-nile.html
