HEALTH BRIEFS Aug 20, 2008
turn up in Malheur Three Malheur County residents have been infected with West Nile fever, the first Oregon cases this year. West Nile infections usually are mild and characterized by fever and flulike symptoms. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ideal breeding conditions for West Nile-carrying mosquitoes provoke campaign to wipe them out Aug 7, 2008
Entomologist Douglas Bidlack, in the backyard of a Framingham home, collects female mosquitoes to be tested for the virus causing West Nile fever ... West Nile fever, a disease common in the Middle East, West Asia, and Africa, was first documented on the East Coast of the United States in 1999, and has since spread across much of the country ... While viewed almost universally with alarm, West Nile fever is less of a problem locally than in warmer regions of the country, where mosquitoes... (Boston Globe)
More disease outbreaks in Europe with climate change: experts Jun 12, 2008
"These changes are likely to impact on disease vectors, such as mosquitoes transmitting West Nile fever, chikungunya fever and possibly even dengue or Rift Valley fever," it added. The agency cautioned that tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), which is considered one of the most dangerous infections of the central nervous system in Europe, had also been spreading rapidly across the continent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Town reschedules mosquito spraying Jun 9, 2008
The town decided to spray after a resident was recently diagnosed with West Nile fever. Contact Flower Mound Environmental Services at 972. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
West Nile fever case prompts mosquito spraying Jun 4, 2008
Spraying operations for mosquitoes will begin this week in Flower Mound after a resident contracted the West Nile fever ... Though the resident was diagnosed with West Nile fever and not the West Nile virus, spraying will occur since the mosquitoes that cause the fever are infected with the virus ... Symptoms of the West Nile fever include a fever and sometimes a rash but usually don t require a trip to the doctor, said Jessica Gullion, chief epidemiologist for Denton County. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
County woman first 2008 West Nile case in Texas May 15, 2008
NORTH COUNTY A Montgomery County woman is the first diagnosed human case of West Nile fever in Texas this year, officials confirmed Tuesday ... Pat Buzbee, director of Montgomery County Environmental Health Services, confirmed the woman s diagnosis Wednesday, and officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed she is the state s first human West Nile fever case ... The last time a human West Nile fever diagnosis came out of North County was about five years ago, Meador... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Africa needs action on climate change disease burdenAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Africa's policy makers need to take a proactive stance in view of the drasticclimatic upheaval across the globe and the increased disease burden it inflictson populations, AfricanEconomic Research Consortium (AERC) Executive Director William Lyakurwa said here Monday. 07/04/2008 Full Text... Apr 8, 2008
Meanwhile, floods in Africa have tended to increase the transmission of vector-b orne diseases such as malaria, dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever, yellow fever, and West Nile fever besides waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera and hepatitis A.. "It is important to keep in mind that nearly all of the impacts of climate chang e in Africa are exacerbated by inappropriate policy choices."Such choices arise from the 'they-did-it-why-can't-we' syndrome and from the id ea that business may... (Panapress.com)
Bats in the Region Are Dying From a Mysterious Ailment Apr 4, 2008
"Bats will eat 4,000 to 7,000 mosquitoes each night, per bat. Those mosquitoes won't be eaten if the bats die. Mosquitoes have a major impact on the environment, carrying diseases such as West Nile Fever. Bats also eat moths-you could say that's just a few more moths around the light at night, but adult moths make baby moths and those are caterpillars that defoliate things. We have the potential for-I am trying not to use the word 'disaster' ... .' He said the impact will be exacerbated because... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Area woman dies from West Nile Oct 4, 2007
About 20 percent of people bitten by mosquitoes may become infected with West Nile fever, she said. Those people may become seriously ill with fever, headaches, body aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
First West Nile Death Of 2007 Reported Aug 30, 2007
West Nile fever includes flu-like symptoms such as fever and muscle weakness. Symptoms of the more serious West Nile encephalitis include inflammation of the brain, disorientation, convulsions and paralysis. (Nebraska Statepaper)
They shift horses, don't they? Aug 28, 2007
While horse flu is serious, more deadly diseases such as West Nile fever or the Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis would cause high rates of morbidity and economic devastation. How governments and horse industries respond to the current flu crisis in Australia is crucial. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Senegal: Dakar Water Channel Poses Potential Health Hazard Jul 24, 2007
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), standing water can act as a breeding site for mosquitoes and therefore enhances the potential for exposure to infections such as dengue, malaria and West Nile fever. "The Senegalese government has recently realised that sanitation is a big issue," Cheikh Toure, an environment and sanitation consultant based in Dakar, told IRIN. "They are now working to raise awareness about sanitation problems... Though the channel may pose a problem, it is not a... (allAfrica.com)
Invasion of the bloodsuckers--Rains washing away attempts to control pesky mosquitoes Jul 5, 2007
The TDH's latest report shows one person in the state got West Nile fever, a less virulent form of the infection, while no one has developed WNV thus far in 2007. Sixteen mosquito cases have been identified in five counties, including Harris and Montgomery. (Brenham Banner, TX)
West Nile fever concerns? Mar 14, 2007
West Nile fever concerns. It's been a couple of years since West Nile hit the state hard. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Your doctor's secret: He Googles Nov 13, 2006
It missed endometriosis, calling it "tuberous sclerosis," West Nile fever (Google suggested "Graft versus host disease") and pylephlebitis (Cirrhosis). And while about 80 percent of American Internet users dig up health information online, according to , keep in mind that the Internet is rife with misinformation, which can be dangerous when it comes to health. (Chicago Tribune)
Diagnosis? Try Google... Nov 10, 2006
A condition deduced to be graft versus host disease turned out to be West Nile fever quite a big difference. But the two doctors conclude that Google is well worth trying. (TimesOnline)
Scientists allay fears of deadly Dengue 2 virus Oct 6, 2006
Mosquito-borne diseases in US are a concern in areas like California where the West Nile Fever has been a problem, causing deaths. Scientists from NICD point out that for the moment, fears that India could be seeing the return of Dengue 2 virus may be allayed. (India Times, India -- Community News)
West Nile: 8 new neuro-invasive for 67 to date Oct 4, 2006
Another 47 people, including four this week, have been diagnosed with the flu-like West Nile fever. In addition, a St. Tammany Parish case previously reported as neuro-invasive has since been reclassified as fever, said Dr. Raoult Ratard, the state epidemiologist. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Wild birds to be flu tested Sep 21, 2006
The birds will be tested for all varieties of avian flu and other diseases such as salmonella and West Nile Fever. 20 September 2006 Previous Page Next. (Peterborough Evening Telegraph)
Malaria Alerts from Space Sep 8, 2006
Outbreaks of Dengue Fever, hantavirus, West Nile Fever, Rift Valley Fever, and even Plague still occasionally strike villages, towns, and whole regions. To the dozens or hundreds who suffer painful deaths, and to their loved ones, these diseases must seem to spring upon them from nowhere. (FirstScience.com)
One West Nile Fever case found in Ascension amid deadly virus' return Sep 7, 2006
One West Nile Fever case found in Ascension amid deadly virus' return ... There were also five new cases of West Nile Fever, the milder form of the virus that causes flu-like symptoms, reported from Ascension (1), East Baton Rouge (1), Rapides (1), Livingston (1) and St. Tammany (1) Parishes. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
West Nile disease kills beloved grandfather Sep 1, 2006
West Nile fever has flu-like symptoms and can be treated, whereas there is no vaccine for West Nile neuroinvasive disease ... 2006 West Nile numbers 103 cases of West Nile in Texas 85 West Nile neuroinvasive disease cases reported 18 cases of West Nile fever reported 11 deaths from West Nile neuroinvasive disease 72 more West Nile cases pending confirmation * Information provided by the Montgomery County Environmental Health Service. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Alberta confirms first human cases of West Nile this year Aug 15, 2006
The disease is now called West Nile non-neurological syndrome after initially being called West Nile fever. Grimsrud said many patients showed no sign of fever, so the name was changed. (Canada.com)
Regional Roundup Aug 13, 2006
County man contracts West Nile fever. A San Joaquin County man, identified only as being between the ages of 18 and 65 and living in the central region of the county, has contracted the West Nile virus. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Mosquito control areas secure Jul 29, 2006
Also, mosquitos carry diseases such as Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile fever. All are caused by viruses that are transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. (Florida Today)
Washoe's First Human West Nile Case Reported Jul 29, 2006
The same week Carson City reported its first case of West Nile fever, a second one has turned up in Washoe County. In both cases, the victims have the milder form of the disease. (KRNV.com, NV)
San Joaquin woman contracts severe, brain-infecting form of West Nile Jul 21, 2006
(TRACY) A Tracy-area woman is battling a severe, brain-infecting form of West Nile fever. She's the fourth Californian to be diagnosed with West Nile virus this year, and the first in San Joaquin County. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Full Story... Jul 9, 2006
Symptoms for West Nile Fever fever, headache, nausea, body aches, mild skin rash and swollen lymph nodes show up three to 15 days after a human is bitten by an infected mosquito. West Nile is most dangerous for children, adults over the age of 50, and people with compromised immune systems. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Making sense of bird flu threat May 23, 2006
We've been and are still passing through AIDS, West Nile fever and antibiotic-resistant germs. Now, it's avian (bird) flu. (Herald-Tribune)
WNV Forum Planned April 24 Apr 19, 2006
Mild, flu-like illness is often called West Nile fever. 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. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
CDC: West Nile Does Not Mean Unhealthy Babies Mar 6, 2006
The mother of the extra-toe baby had West Nile fever early in pregnancy, when development of fingers and toes occurs. The other two mothers got sick during mid-pregnancy. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Beijing to kill rats, pests in Olympic gyms in next 3 years Feb 24, 2006
This year the campaign will focus on establishing a diagnosis system for meningitis B, Dengue, West Nile Fever and other diseases that can be carried by pests, the newspaper added. Enditem. (Xinhuanet, China)
