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West Nile Virus Infections in Organ Transplant Recipients --- New York and Pennsylvania, August--September, 2005. After unexplained neurological illnesses occurred in two organ recipients from one donor, serum and plasma collected from the donor ... [... more]
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West Nile Virus, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Based on the limited number of cases studied so far, it is not yet possible to determine what percentage of West Nile virus infections during pregnancy result in infection of the unborn child or medical problems in newborns. In 2002, one case of ... [... more]
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West Nile Virus Brochures:
This web page provides information on West Nile Virus relevant to occupational safety and health The West Nile virus (WNV) is most often spread to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. The WNV normally cycles between mosquitoes and birds. ... [... more]
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What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. This fact sheet contains important information that can ... [... more]
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What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent
Insect repellent helps reduce your exposure to mosquito bites that may carry West Nile virus or other diseases, and allows you to continue to play, work, and enjoy the outdoors with a lower risk of disease. You should use repellent even if you're ... [... more]
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West Nile Virus Poliomyelitis
In addition to West Nile fever, meningitis, or encephalitis, some people who become infected with WNV can develop "acute flaccid paralysis"-a sudden onset of weakness in the limbs and/or breathing muscles. In most persons, acute flaccid [... more]
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West Nile Virus and Dead Birds
A. Check with with your local or state health department for instructions on reporting and diposing of a dead bird. If you need to pick up a dead bird, or local authorities tell you to simply dispose of it: Avoid bare-handed contact with any dead ... [... more]
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and City Health Department West Nile Virus Web Sites
See list below for additional city-level and main State Health Department Web sites. Maintained by the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Resources/West Nile Virus New Jersey Department ... [... more]
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CDC: West Nile Virus - Questions and Answers Index
We've put together a selection of answers to the questions people ask most about West Nile virus and West Nile virus encephalitis. They are arranged by topic and are updated regularly. Blood Transfusion, Organ Donation and Blood Donation ... [... more]
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Something to remember:
When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Fighting mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting this disease, along with others that mosquitoes can carry. Take the commonsense steps below to reduce your risk: The chance that ... [... more]
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