West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus (WNV) is found in Africa, Europe and North America. Here in the United States, the first case was reported in New York City in 1999. Since that time, thousands of cases of the disease have been reported throughout the U.S. according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) records. | | Transmission
There are at least 62 mosquito species that have been found to be positive for the West Nile Virus, including Aedes, Anopheles, Coquillettidia, Culex, and Culiseta, among others. No wonder the disease is spreading rapidly, helped by the spread of agricultural lands and the prevalence of world travelers at any one time. Birds, especially the house sparrow, appear to be host reservoirs of WNV. Although they do not bite humans and spread the disease, they harbor the parasites that mosquitoes ingest when they feed on the birds. The parasites are then spread to humans when the mosquitoes bite their victims. Many people aren't alarmed by the bite of a mosquito, but considering these West Nile Virus facts, perhaps they should be concerned and take action to prevent their families and friends from coming into contact with the disease-bearing mosquitoes.  Protect your family, pets and guests from annoying no-see-ums
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