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Illustration of mosquitoIllustration of mosquitoIllustration of mosquitoWest Nile VirusWest Nile Virus
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ''human illness from West Nile virus is rare, even in areas where the virus has been reported.''  The CDC Web site provides links to local, state, national and international information about West Nile.; www.cdc.gov

Online Resources

Numerous organizations and governmental agencies publish information about West Nile virus online. The links below lead to a selection of them.

State and Local Government

Federal Government

Academic Institutions

Professional Associations

Nongovernmental Organizations and Other Sites

International








Highlights

West Nile Virus Basics: Prevention, case information, about the virus and more.; Photo of mosquito
Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to common questions about the virus and disease.; Photo of question mark
Press Resources: Current news and transcripts, including case counts and maps.; Photo of news van
CDC Publications: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) archive.; Photo of file folders
Public Service Announcement: Get the latest on preventing West Nile virus.; Logo of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Latest on Blood Transfusions: Information about West Nile virus and blood safety.; Photo of person holding blood supply
More Resources

Clinical Guidance
Clinical features, transmission, diagnosis and treatment.

Conferences
National Planning Meeting for Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of West Nile Virus in the United States (2001, 2002)

Ecology and Virology
West Nile virus and insects, birds, dogs and cats, horses, and other vertebrates.

Education and Training
Training events and educational materials for health and public health professionals.

Statistics, Surveillance, and Control
Maps, guidelines, surveillance program and case definition.




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