- Are Crows the New Plague Carriers?
Discussed the connection between the West Nile virus and large-scale deaths of crows. Concludes that horses and migratory birds are the main vectors for spread of the disease.
http://birds.cornell.edu/crows/westnile.htm
- Arkansas: West Nile Virus
Features press releases, surveillance, hotline, and educational materials.
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/westnilevirus.htm
- CBC: West Nile Virus
Discussion of the spread of the disease in Canada. Basic facts, extensive links, archived news stories, and a 2000 television documentary in RealAudio format.
http://cbc.ca/national/news/westnile/
- CDC: West Nile Virus
Background, entomology, vertebrate ecology, NYC area outbreak, virology, surveillance, control, prevention, and bibliography regarding West Nile virus infection in the U.S.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm
- Colorado West Nile Virus Information
From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Press releases and information about the disease in the state.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/wnv/wnvhom.html
- eMedicine West Nile Virus and Insect Bite Resource
Provides online medical reference, clinical guidelines, and full text articles for physicians and general public. Includes information on West Nile virus symptoms, carriers, transmission, and related conditions.
http://www.emedicine.com/westnile.htm
- eMedicine - West Nile Encephalitis
Infectious disease expert reviews clinical and laboratory data associated with the West Nile virus infection. Includes guidelines on diagnosis, encephalitis and meningitis treatment, and patient care.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3160.htm
- eMedicine - West Nile Virus
Dr. David Donson offers a report on the symptoms of West Nile virus infection such as flulike fever, encephalitis, and meningitis. Includes information on emergency care and mosquito bite prevention tips.
http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic542.htm
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