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Overview |
Transmitted by certain mosquitoes, West
Nile Virus (WNV) has become a U.S. public health concern.
Infection in humans can cause symptoms
ranging from mild and flu-like to severe, including encephalitis
(inflammation of the brain).
Birds, particularly crows, appear to be the natural
host. Mosquitoes that bite an infected bird can subsequently pass
the virus to a human host and illness may ensue.
Various non-chemical precautionary
measures, including instituting improved sanitary practices
and wearing protective clothing have been suggested. The use of
over-the-counter mosquito repellents has been recommended, and pesticide
spraying has been undertaken in some locales.
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Specific Aspects and Pesticides |
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From the National Library of Medicine |
TOXLINE - Toxicology Information Online
Consumer Health Information from MedlinePlus
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Pesticide
Portals |
- West Nile Virus
Portal for information and educational materials. Includes historical summary of West Nile virus in the Americas from 1999 to 2002.
Environmental Risk Analysis Program. Cornell University.
- American Mosquito Control Association
Links to mosquito control districts and associations nationwide, university and medical lab sites, and governmental sites.
- National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
A cooperative effort of Oregon State University and the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides many links and a toll-free number: 1-800-858-7378 for science-based pesticide information.
- PAN Pesticide Database
Includes human toxicity, ecotoxicity, and regulatory information on pesticide active ingredients and formulations.
Pesticide Action Network
- Pesticide Education Resources
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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