Infection of the West Nile Virus

|Most people who are infected by the the virus experience no symptoms or mild, flu-like symptoms. Those at higher risk of developing         |
|potentially serious conditions are the elderly and those with lowered immune systems.                                                       |
|The virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms from infection generally appear within 2-14 days after the bite of   |
|the mosquito.                                                                                                                               |
|To minimize your risk of infection, reduce mosquito breeding sites and reduce your exposure to mosquitoes.                                   |
|Anyone who feels they may have symptoms due to WNV infection should contact their personal physician or local health department immedicately|
|for further advice.                                                                                                                         |
|U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - West Nile Virus web site                                                             |
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|The CDC is the authority for West Nile Virus and human health issues and coordinate the National WNV Surveillance Program.                   |
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|Vistors to this site will find general information about this disease, including a fact sheet (pdf), guidelines on avoiding mosquito bites, |
|a publications list and other related links.                                                                                                 |
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