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Mosquito Rise: States Report West Nile Increase

Recent rains have caused some rise in mosquitoes and there has been more reports on West Nile as the weather has warmed up. Krisztian Magori provides the latest update on West Nile situation in North America.
In Canada, no human cases or seropositive dead birds were reported so far this year. However, in the US, according [...]

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West Nile Spreads As Mississippi Reports 4th Human Case

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported the fourth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2008. The new case of West Nile disease is in Madison County. Previously reported cases were in Lincoln, Forrest and Madison counties. The MSDH reports both confirmed and probable cases to the public.
MSDH conducts statewide mosquito testing [...]

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Oklahoma Says Use Insect Repellants Against West Nile

The Oklahoma State Department of Health advises use of insect repellants to protect against mosquitoes and West Nile Disease – particularly those containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-menthane 3,8-diol (PMD) or IR 3535] – when enjoying outdoor activities like gardening, yard work, camping, or other leisure activities.
The type of mosquitoes that transmit West [...]

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West Nile Virus Found In Staten Island Mosquitoes

The Health Department has detected West Nile virus in New York City mosquitoes for the first time this season. The virus, isolated in Port Richmond, Staten Island on June 18, has arrived earlier than usual. No human cases have been detected. Next week, the Health Department will start dispersing aerial larvicide in non-residential areas of [...]

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West Nile Virus Detected In Kane County

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) and the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) are reporting the first identification of West Nile virus (WNV) in Utah for 2008. A crow in Kane County tested positive at a private veterinary lab.
%26quot;Now that we have our first detection, it is important for the public to remember that [...]

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