Take care to protect against deadly mosquitoes Aug 5, 2008
To date in 2008, avian and animal cases of West Nile encephalitis and West Niles meningitis have been reported in Virginia, but so far no cases of human outbreaks have been reported. However, one case has been reported in a human in neighboring West Virginia. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Residents confront BOR officials over mosquitoes Jul 29, 2008
By - Independent Record - 07/29/08. Eliza Wiley IR Photo Editor - Tom Sawatzke, the deputy area director for the Bureau of Reclamation, Billings office, said the Bureau hopes to spray soon on the southeast shore of Canyon Ferry for mosquitoes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Mosquitoes drive Canyon Ferry-area residents into squabble Jul 27, 2008
By - Independent Record - 07/27/08. Eliza Wiley, IR Photo Editor - The high water on Canyon Ferry Resevoir creates standing pools, perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Best mosquito control Jul 2, 2008
Controlling mosquitoes will also help to control diseases such as Eastern Western Encephalitis, West Nile Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, Heartworm and all diseases concurred by the mosquito which kill my patients as well as my clients. The CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, reports the number of mosquito-born disease cases in this country is growing (April 18, 2008 A.P. Texas News). (New Iberia, LA)
IBM bids to find disease cures using ... Sep 18, 2007
Calculations will then be performed to find the best combinations of drug molecules that will inhibit the replication of the viruses that cause dengue, West Nile encephalitis, yellow fever and Hepatitis C, IBM said. Once these are identified, researchers can begin testing these drugs to determine their effectiveness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Mosquito-borne viruses on the rise last month Aug 8, 2007
Two, including the fatal case, were cases of West Nile encephalitis, and the other was a case in which West Nile caused only milder symptoms, including fever. The infected people resided in Chambers, Marshall and Mobile counties. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Mosquito fighters resume war Jun 19, 2007
30-day news archives. " The virus causes a painful joint inflammation that results in a stooped posture."There is a risk. (Florida Today)
Feeling the Heat Mar 1, 2007
A ride in a sea kayak off Lower Manhattan reveals a rising Hudson River, while a hot summer in 1999 introduces New York City to a potentially fatal, mosquito-borne disease it never saw before: West Nile encephalitis. While rising temperatures promise enough future trouble for the city, Motavalli and Barnes conclude, it's the rising sea level that portends the most wide-reaching damage to New York and beyond. (Suite101.com)
Local firm joins fight against dengue fever Nov 19, 2006
Hawaii Biotech, based in Aiea, is a private medical research firm focused on developing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases including seasonal and pandemic avian influenza and West Nile encephalitis. Extra. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Business briefs: Hawaii Biotech wins national award Sep 26, 2006
These include seasonal and avian influenza, West Nile encephalitis, and Dengue Fever. Scholarships totaling $7,500 awarded to four O'ahu students. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Biotech wins third Tibbetts award Sep 26, 2006
Hawaii Biotech develops vaccines to protect from emerging infectious diseases include seasonal and avian (pandemic) influenza, West Nile encephalitis, and dengue fever. Its proprietary manufacturing platform, which exploits recombinant DNA technology to produce commercially scaleable, ultra-high quality vaccine components, is suited to produce vaccines in the quantities and timeframe needed to protect human populations. (Pacific Business News, HI)
A life forgotten Aug 20, 2006
The symptoms of St. Louis and West Nile encephalitis are similar. Symptoms for Eastern equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis are much more likely to cause death. (Florida Today)
State May Have First Death From West Nile, State Not Saying Jul 23, 2006
Gloria Barber has apparently become thefirst person in Louisiana to die of West Nile encephalitis thisyear, although the state still has not confirmed she had thedisease ... One, whodeveloped West Nile encephalitis, lives in Tangipahoa Parish. (KSLA.com, LA)
Lack of rain has decreased mosquito problem Jun 30, 2006
West Nile encephalitis is on the rise in the eastern United States. With the Independence Day coming up and other future outdoor events, people may be curious of other ways they can help control the problem. (Altus Times, OK)
Avantogen and Innovate announce ASCO abstracts Jun 10, 2006
Hawaii Biotech develops state-of-the-art recombinant vaccines for common, deadly and incurable infectious diseases such as Influenza, West Nile encephalitis, and Dengue Fever. Avantogen is traded on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under the symbol ACU. The company has established a Level 1 ADR stock program in the U.S. trading under the symbol AUCJY and also is listed on the Xetra exchange, the electronic trading system of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol CBS. For... (EurekAlert!)
WNV Forum Planned April 24 Apr 19, 2006
More severe forms of the disease, which can be life-threatening, may be called West Nile encephalitis or West Nile meningitis, depending on where it spreads. Dr. Nandi will present information about this potentially serious illness, including prevention, common symptoms and treatment. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Hopkins Study Suggests Commercially Available Antibiotic May Help Fight Dementia In HIV Patients Apr 7, 2006
"We hope this research might help many patients with other forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's, and infections of the brain, like herpes encephalitis and West Nile encephalitis," says Rumbaugh. "However, it will require a lot more development before drugs like these can be used even to treat patients with HIV dementia, let alone to treat patients with other neurological diseases.". (Science Daily)
Informed Consent at Issue in Cases Involving Rabies-Infected Kidneys Mar 25, 2006
Bennett says health-care providers screen for the AIDS virus, hepatitis B and C, and West Nile encephalitis. At the same time, they could test for rabies, he says. (Law.com)
Avantogen and Hawaii Biotech to combine vaccine businesses Mar 21, 2006
Public release date: 20-Mar-2006. Contact: Dr. Leonard Firestone. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Surprising Genetic Differences Identified In Southern House Mosquito Feb 26, 2006
(November 18, 2004) -- An outbreak of St. Louis or West Nile encephalitis is hardly the time for mosquito control officials to find out their pesticides aren't working. Avoiding that problem is the focus of a cooperative. (Science Daily)
