West Nile virus is no laughing matter, and ever since it was discovered in North America in 1999 (infecting humans and horses), it appears to be evolving as more and more individuals are infected with this potentially fatal disease. In 2006, West Nile virus became an epidemic that infected humans in almost every single state […]
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West Nile Virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus was first discovered in Uganda, in 1937. Years that followed the discovery West Nile Virus emerged in other regions of Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. The virus is sometimes referred to as West Nile encephalitis (Inflammation of the brain […]
In the good old days, when you received a tick bite, you just had to worry about itching and irritation. Now, we have the uncommon, but real threat of West Nile Virus. It’s important to be aware of West Nile Virus symptoms because early treatment can be critical. West Nile Virus is transmitted by the […]