West Nile Virus (Viral)

West Nile Virus Sites:

Arkansas: West Nile Virus Arkansas: West Nile Virus: Features press releases, surveillance, hotline, and educational materials. (West Nile Virus) http://www.healthyarkansas.com/westnilevirus.htm California West Nile Virus Surveillance Information Center California West Nile Virus Surveillance Information Center: Information on the disease and prevention of the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://westnile.ca.gov/ Oregon Public Health Services : West Nile Virus Oregon Public Health Services : West Nile Virus: Includes fact sheets and reporting information on the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/acd/wnile/ North Carolina: West Nile Virus North Carolina: West Nile Virus: Information and reports on the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/phpm/wnv/index.html TheHorse.com: West Nile Virus TheHorse.com: West Nile Virus: Information and articles about the disease and its effects on horses and humans. (West Nile Virus) http://www.thehorse.com/wnv.asp Tennessee: West Nile Virus Tennessee: West Nile Virus: Features fact sheets, disease and vector information, and surveillance information. (West Nile Virus) http://www2.state.tn.us/health/Ceds/WNV/wnvhome.asp Alabama: West Nile Virus Alabama: West Nile Virus: Information about the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.adph.org/WESTNILEVIRUS/ TrekFit TrekFit: Information on West Nile virus and encephalitis. Offers the background, transmission, prevention, symptoms and resources. (West Nile Virus) http://www.trekfit.com/well/well_0002.html Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: West Nile Virus Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: West Nile Virus: Includes publications and surveillance activities. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/pubhealth/westnile/wnv_mn.html National Wildlife Health Center: West Nile Virus Emerges in North America National Wildlife Health Center: West Nile Virus Emerges in North America: Includes maps, press releases, species affected, and fact sheets. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/research/west_nile/west_nile.html Montana West Nile Virus Surveillance Project Montana West Nile Virus Surveillance Project: Features fact sheet and information on the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.dphhs.state.mt.us/news/west_nile_virus/west_nile_virus.htm West Nile Fever.com West Nile Fever.com: Fact sheet, tips for prevention, symptoms and care, West Nile Hotlines and spray schedules. (West Nile Virus) http://www.westnilefever.com North Dakota Arbovirus Encephalitis Surveillance Program North Dakota Arbovirus Encephalitis Surveillance Program: West Nile surveillance information for the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.ndwnv.com/ Idaho West Nile Virus Idaho West Nile Virus: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Communicable Disease Prevention. General information and prevention measures. (West Nile Virus) http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/cdp/westnile/west_nile_index.htm Georgia Department of Public Health - Vector-borne Diseases Georgia Department of Public Health - Vector-borne Diseases: Information on West Nile virus and other mosquito borne diseases in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://health.state.ga.us/epi/vbd/mosquito.shtml National Audubon Society: West Nile Virus National Audubon Society: West Nile Virus: Information on the disease and its effects on humans and birds. (West Nile Virus) http://www.audubon.org/bird/wnv/ MayoClinic.com - West Nile Virus MayoClinic.com - West Nile Virus: Features signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. (West Nile Virus) http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00438 Annals of Internal Medicine: West Nile Virus: A Primer for the Clinician Annals of Internal Medicine: West Nile Virus: A Primer for the Clinician: Provides doctors with information on the diagnosis, reporting, and management of patients with suspected West Nile virus infection. (West Nile Virus) http://www.annals.org/issues/v137n3/full/200208060-00009.html South Dakota Department of Health: West Nile Virus South Dakota Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Information about the disease in the state, links, and fact sheets. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.sd.us/doh/WestNile/index.htm Topix.net - West Nile Virus News Topix.net - West Nile Virus News: News about the disease collected from diverse sources on the web. (West Nile Virus) http://www.topix.net/health/west-nile West Nile Equine Encephalitis: An Emerging Disease in Italy? West Nile Equine Encephalitis: An Emerging Disease in Italy?: Scientific article about an outbreak of the disease in horses in Tuscany. (West Nile Virus) http://www.oevr.org/ArticoliOsservatorio/1999-1/English/westnile_eng.htm BBC News: Killer virus 'may have reached UK' BBC News: Killer virus 'may have reached UK': News article on the disease. (West Nile Virus) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2367823.stm eMedicine Health - West Nile Virus eMedicine Health - West Nile Virus: Consumer health resource center providing an overview of west nile virus and its causes, symptoms and treatment. (West Nile Virus) http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13162-1.asp Kids and the West Nile Virus Kids and the West Nile Virus: Risk and symptoms of the disease in children. (West Nile Virus) http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aa080402a.htm South Carolina: West Nile Virus South Carolina: West Nile Virus: Information and resources on the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.scdhec.net/HS/westnile/index.htm Iowa West Nile Virus Surveillance and Dead Bird Submission Iowa West Nile Virus Surveillance and Dead Bird Submission: Includes map and newsletter for health care providers. (West Nile Virus) http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eedo/wnv_surveillance.asp Kidshealth: West Nile Virus Kidshealth: West Nile Virus: Factsheets with cause, symptoms, and prevention. (West Nile Virus) http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/west_nile.html Illinois Department of Public Health: West Nile Virus Illinois Department of Public Health: West Nile Virus: Information about the disease in the state, including news releases, surveillance information, and public education. (West Nile Virus) http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/wnv.htm Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: West Nile Virus Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: West Nile Virus: Provides disease information and surveillance results for the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.state.mo.us/WestNileVirus/index.html Maryland West Nile Virus Maryland West Nile Virus: Basic facts from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. (West Nile Virus) http://edcp.org/html/wn.html CDC: West Nile Virus CDC: West Nile Virus: Background, entomology, vertebrate ecology, NYC area outbreak, virology, surveillance, control, prevention, and bibliography regarding West Nile virus infection in the U.S. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm Hawaii: West Nile Virus Information Center Hawaii: West Nile Virus Information Center: Includes disease information, brochures, FAQ, and notice to clinicians. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.hi.us/doh/wnv/index.html Chicago Department of Public Health: West Nile Virus Chicago Department of Public Health: West Nile Virus: Features press releases, fact sheet, mosquito control information, and treatment areas. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cityofchicago.org/Health/WestNileVirus/ Pennsylvania: West Nile Virus Pennsylvania: West Nile Virus: News releases and information about the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.westnile.state.pa.us/ West Nile Virus and Bird Surveillance Program in Kansas West Nile Virus and Bird Surveillance Program in Kansas: Offers information on the status of West Nile Virus in Kansas, gives information on how to report a dead bird, and provides links to additional sites for information on west nile virus in North America. (West Nile Virus) http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/westnilevirus/ Vermont Department of Health: West Nile Virus Information Vermont Department of Health: West Nile Virus Information: Includes fact sheet, news releases, and state surveillance and response plan. (West Nile Virus) http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hs/epi/idepi/westnile/wnvhome.shtml Indiana State Department of Health: West Nile Virus Indiana State Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Features news releases, links, maps, and references. In English and Spanish. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.in.us/isdh/healthinfo/westnile/index.htm Massachusetts: West Nile Virus Information Massachusetts: West Nile Virus Information: Includes hotline, daily mosquito and bird update, news releases, and fact sheets. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnv1.htm New York City Department of Health - West Nile Virus New York City Department of Health - West Nile Virus: Information, fact sheets, reporting forms and local news related to the West Nile Virus in the New York City area. (West Nile Virus) http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/wnv/wnvhome.html Harris County Public Health Services: West Nile Virus Harris County Public Health Services: West Nile Virus: Includes press releases and information about the disease in the Houston, Texas area. (West Nile Virus) http://www.hd.co.harris.tx.us/alerts/WNile/default.htm Wisconsin: West Nile Virus Wisconsin: West Nile Virus: Includes news releases, state statistics, surveillance, and brochures. (West Nile Virus) http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/dph_bcd/westnilevirus/ Nebraska HHS System: West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Nebraska HHS System: West Nile Virus Surveillance Program: Includes fact sheets, surveillance information and forms, and links. (West Nile Virus) http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/epi/wnv/wnvindex.htm eMedicine - West Nile Virus and Insect Bite Resource eMedicine - West Nile Virus and Insect Bite Resource: Provides online medical reference, clinical guidelines, and full text articles for physicians and general public. Includes information on West Nile virus symptoms, carriers, transmission, and related conditions. (West Nile Virus) http://www.emedicine.com/westnile.htm Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services West Nile Virus Information Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services West Nile Virus Information: Press releases, FAQs, emergency management plan, resources for virus information, and contacts. (West Nile Virus) http://doacs.state.fl.us/~aes/westnile2001/WestNile.htm US Department of Agriculture: West Nile Virus US Department of Agriculture: West Nile Virus: Information on the current status of this disease and its prevention and control in horses, poultry, and other livestock. (West Nile Virus) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/wnv/ Utah: West Nile Virus Utah: West Nile Virus: Includes fact sheets, press releases, and information about the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://health.utah.gov/wnv/index.htm National Biological Information Infrastructure : West Nile Virus National Biological Information Infrastructure : West Nile Virus: Provides data, information, and maps related to outbreaks of the West Nile virus and mosquito-borne encephalitis in the United States. (West Nile Virus) http://westnilevirus.nbii.gov/ West Nile Virus Response Manual West Nile Virus Response Manual: A free stat manual for the identification, management and treatment of the West Nile Virus. (West Nile Virus) http://bioterry.com/west-nile-virus/ Wyoming West Nile Virus Information Wyoming West Nile Virus Information: Includes news releases, surveillance information in the state, forms, and fact sheet. (West Nile Virus) http://www.badskeeter.org/ eMedicine - West Nile Encephalitis eMedicine - West Nile Encephalitis: Infectious disease expert reviews clinical and laboratory data associated with the West Nile virus infection. Includes guidelines on diagnosis, encephalitis and meningitis treatment, and patient care. (West Nile Virus) http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3160.htm Maine West Nile Virus Information Center Maine West Nile Virus Information Center: Impact of west nile virus in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.me.us/dhs/boh/ddc/westnile.htm washingtonpost.com: West Nile Virus washingtonpost.com: West Nile Virus: Archive of news stories about the disease in birds, horses, and people, with emphasis on the Washington, DC metropolitan area. (West Nile Virus) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/health/specials/westnile/ Texas Department of Health Zoonosis Control Division - West Nile Virus Texas Department of Health Zoonosis Control Division - West Nile Virus: Information about the disease in humans, horses, and birds in Texas. Includes maps, statistics, news releases, and fact sheets about the disease. (West Nile Virus) http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/zoonosis/diseases/Arboviral/westNile/ Food and Drug Administration: West Nile Virus Food and Drug Administration: West Nile Virus: Features information about the possibility of the virus being in blood products, plus other fact sheets and links. (West Nile Virus) http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/westnile.html New Mexico Department of Health: West Nile Virus New Mexico Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Includes updates on the virus in the state and brochures on the disease. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.state.nm.us/wnv/ West Nile Virus Moves Into Wisconsin West Nile Virus Moves Into Wisconsin: Information from the Medical College of Wisconsin, stressing that no human cases have been found in the state, and recommending mosquito protection. (West Nile Virus) http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1028060346.html Minnesota Department of Health : West Nile Virus and Other Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases Minnesota Department of Health : West Nile Virus and Other Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases: Features maps, fact sheets, links, and information about the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/dpc/ades/wnv/wnv.htm Louisiana OPH Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program: West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses Louisiana OPH Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program: West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses: Surveillance for WNV was initiated in Louisiana in the Spring 2000 and involves 16 sentinel hospital emergency rooms, sentinel chicken flocks, mosquitoes, horses, and birds. Includes news releases and reports. (West Nile Virus) http://www.oph.dhh.state.la.us/infectiousdisease/westnile/index.html West Nile Virus West Nile Virus: Background information for journalists covering the topic. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nsc.org/ehc/ew/disaster/westnile.htm MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: West Nile Virus MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: West Nile Virus: Includes cause, risk factors, prognosis, diagnosis, complications, tests, and prevention. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007186.htm Inside Illinois: UI lab confirms first cases of West Nile in canines, squirrels Inside Illinois: UI lab confirms first cases of West Nile in canines, squirrels: News report of the confirmation of fatal cases of the diease in squirrels, a wolf, and a dog. (West Nile Virus) http://www.news.uiuc.edu/ii/02/0919/0917westnile_P.html Cornell Environmental Risk Analysis Program: West Nile Virus Cornell Environmental Risk Analysis Program: West Nile Virus: Extensive directory of factsheets, stories in the media, articles, and links. Also is the home of the WESTNILEVIRUS-L listserv and its archives. (West Nile Virus) http://environmentalrisk.cornell.edu/WNV/ New Scientist: Traces of West Nile virus found in UK birds New Scientist: Traces of West Nile virus found in UK birds: First reported confirmation of antibodies to the disease in UK birds. (West Nile Virus) http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993962 West Virginia: West Nile Virus West Virginia: West Nile Virus: Brochures and information about the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/oehp/sdc/westnile.htm Delaware Public Health: West Nile Virus Delaware Public Health: West Nile Virus: Fact sheets and statistics on the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.de.us/dhss/main/hottopics/wnv.html Postgraduate Medicine: West Nile Virus Infection Postgraduate Medicine: West Nile Virus Infection: Medical and scientific article on the virus and disease. (West Nile Virus) http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2003/07_03/gelfand.htm Michigan Emerging Diseases Issues Michigan Emerging Diseases Issues: Includes reports on the disease, press releases, educational resources, and specimen collection information. (West Nile Virus) http://www.wnv.state.mi.us/ Vads Corner: West Nile Fever Vads Corner: West Nile Fever: Directory of links to information sites and news stories. (West Nile Virus) http://www.vadscorner.com/wnf.html Rhode Island: West Nile Virus Rhode Island: West Nile Virus: Links and information about the disease and mosquito control in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.healthri.org/disease/communicable/wnv/home.htm Kansas Epidemiologic Services: West Nile Virus Kansas Epidemiologic Services: West Nile Virus: Includes fact sheets, news releases, and links. (West Nile Virus) http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/epi/west_nile/west_nile.html Cornell West Nile Virus Bibliography of Scientific Literature Cornell West Nile Virus Bibliography of Scientific Literature: Bibliography, including links, of scientific articles related to the West Nile Virus. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/erap/WNV/ Alberta Health and Wellness: West Nile Virus Alberta Health and Wellness: West Nile Virus: Features prvention tips and disease information. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/public/WNv/Index.html On Watch for West Nile Virus in Oklahoma On Watch for West Nile Virus in Oklahoma: Feature fact sheets, surveillance reports, and dead bird reporting information. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.state.ok.us/program/cdd/ow/index.html State and Local Government Sites - West Nile Virus State and Local Government Sites - West Nile Virus: Links to official sites, including how to report dead birds. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/city_states.htm Research on West Nile Virus Research on West Nile Virus: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases fact sheet. (West Nile Virus) http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/westnile.htm West Nile Virus - Vads Corner West Nile Virus - Vads Corner: Features links to information about the disease, with the focus on news links. (West Nile Virus) http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2188/wnf.html Nevada: West Nile Virus Nevada: West Nile Virus: General information on the disease and brochures. (West Nile Virus) http://health2k.state.nv.us/special/WNV/ Colorado West Nile Virus Information Colorado West Nile Virus Information: From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Press releases and information about the disease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/wnv/wnvhom.html European Commission Public Health: West Nile Virus European Commission Public Health: West Nile Virus: Features disease information, outbreaks, press releases, publications, projects, and documents. (West Nile Virus) http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_threats/com/west_nile/wnv_en.htm MEDLINEplus: West Nile Virus MEDLINEplus: West Nile Virus: Features news stories and links. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/westnilevirus.html New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, West Nile Virus New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, West Nile Virus: Features articles, news stories, and fact sheet. (West Nile Virus) http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/westnile/enceph.htm Vitritis and Chorioretinitis in a Patient With West Nile Virus Infection Vitritis and Chorioretinitis in a Patient With West Nile Virus Infection: Abstract of Archives of Ophthalmology article about a patient presenting with floaters and other eye problems. (West Nile Virus) http://archopht.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/121/2/205 Mississippi State Department Of Health: West Nile Virus Mississippi State Department Of Health: West Nile Virus: Information, news releases and forms. (West Nile Virus) http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/4,0,93,html West Nile Virus Information Page West Nile Virus Information Page: From Virginia Tech University. Links and articles. (West Nile Virus) http://www.aglib.vt.edu/mcm/westnile.html Montgomery County, Maryland - West Nile Virus Information Montgomery County, Maryland - West Nile Virus Information: Updated statistics on cases in the county. (West Nile Virus) http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mc/services/dep/Mosquito/home.htm New York Hospital Queens New York Hospital Queens: Provides information about the investigational treatment protocol for West Nile Virus employing alpha interferon. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nyhq.org/posting/rahal.html Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: West Nile Virus Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: West Nile Virus: History of the disease, articles, and links. (West Nile Virus) http://www.apic.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PracticeGuidance/Topics/WestNileVirus/West_Nile_Virus.htm CDC - West Nile Virus in Mexico: Evidence of Widespread Circulation since July 2002 CDC - West Nile Virus in Mexico: Evidence of Widespread Circulation since July 2002: Article on the disease's spread in Mexico. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol9no12/03-0564.htm Arizona: West Nile Virus Surveillance and Prevention Arizona: West Nile Virus Surveillance and Prevention: Includes facts about the disease and the prevention program in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.hs.state.az.us/phs/oids/westnile/ Ohio West Nile Virus Ohio West Nile Virus: Information about the diease in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.odh.state.oh.us/odhprograms/zoodis/wnv/wnv1.htm Florida State Arboviral Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Information Florida State Arboviral Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Information: Information for physicians, maps of locations, press releases, and how to report incidences of the diseases. (West Nile Virus) http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/arbo/ Virginia Department of Health: West Nile Virus Virginia Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Includes reporting information, prevention tips, and surveillance information in the state. (West Nile Virus) http://www.vdh.state.va.us/epi/westnilevirus.asp West Nile Virus Surveillance Information - Bureau of Infectious Diseases - PPHB - Health Canada West Nile Virus Surveillance Information - Bureau of Infectious Diseases - PPHB - Health Canada: Information about the disease and the efforts in Canada to detect it. (West Nile Virus) http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/wnv-vwn/index.html National Pesticide Information Center: West Nile Virus National Pesticide Information Center: West Nile Virus: Features disease information, links, statistics, and maps. (West Nile Virus) http://npic.orst.edu/wnv/ CBC News - West Nile Virus CBC News - West Nile Virus: Discussion of the spread of the disease in Canada. Includes information on patients, blood screening, tests, and prevention, as well as provincial statistics and media clips. (West Nile Virus) http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/westnile/ Kentucky Department for Public Health: West Nile Virus Kentucky Department for Public Health: West Nile Virus: Information about the disease and mosquito control information. (West Nile Virus) http://publichealth.state.ky.us/west_nile_virus.htm District of Columbia Department of Health: West Nile Virus District of Columbia Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Features disease information, mosquito control measures, brochures, and information for clinicians. (West Nile Virus) http://www.dchealth.dc.gov/information/fact_sheets/westnilevirus.shtm West Nile Virus Maps - nationalatlas.gov West Nile Virus Maps - nationalatlas.gov: Maps showing west nile virus distribution 2000. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nationalatlas.gov/virusmap.html West Nile Support and Information West Nile Support and Information: Forum and links. (West Nile Virus) http://westnile.uni.cc National Safety Council Fact Sheet : West Nile Virus National Safety Council Fact Sheet : West Nile Virus: Includes information about the disease and the mosquitoes that carry it. (West Nile Virus) http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/westnile.htm Washington State Department of Health: West Nile Virus Washington State Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Includes press releases, FAQ, and brochures. (West Nile Virus) http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/Zoo/WNV/WNV.html American Academy of Pediatrics: West Nile Virus Information American Academy of Pediatrics: West Nile Virus Information: History and prevention of the disease. (West Nile Virus) http://www.aap.org/family/wnv-sept02.htm Are Crows the New Plague Carriers? Are Crows the New Plague Carriers?: Discussed the connection between the West Nile virus and large-scale deaths of crows. Concludes that horses and migratory birds are the main vectors for spread of the disease. (West Nile Virus) http://birds.cornell.edu/crows/westnile.htm New Hampshire: West Nile Virus New Hampshire: West Nile Virus: General overview-history of West Nile virus, prevention, treatment, reporting processes and forms, and test results. (West Nile Virus) http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/BCDCS/West+Nile+Virus/default.htm USA Today: 21 West Nile deaths reported in Illinois in worst outbreak in the country USA Today: 21 West Nile deaths reported in Illinois in worst outbreak in the country: News article about the human cases of the disease in the Chicago area, plus links to other stories concerning the disease. (West Nile Virus) http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2002-09-18-illinois-west-nile_x.htm New York State Department of Health: West Nile Virus New York State Department of Health: West Nile Virus: Features information on the disease in the state, journalist's guide to the West Nile Virus, and fact sheet for healthcare providers. (West Nile Virus) http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/westnile/index.htm eMedicine - West Nile Virus eMedicine - West Nile Virus: Dr. David Donson offers a report on the symptoms of West Nile virus infection such as flulike fever, encephalitis, and meningitis. Includes information on emergency care and mosquito bite prevention tips. (West Nile Virus) http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic542.htm