DEET Works by Masking Body Odors from Bugs
Added on April 25, 2008
Category: WNV Research
DEET has long been used in protecting people from disease-transmitting insects such as mosquitoes. It was invented by the US Army to protect its soldiers from the said insects in the field. more »
Severe West Nile Infection Could Lead To Lifetime Of Symptoms
Added on April 18, 2008
Category: WNV Research
According to a research presented at the 2008 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases held in Atlanta, Georgia, people who have suffered a severe infection of the West Nile virus may still experience... more »
Methods of Mosquito Control
Added on April 17, 2008
Category: Prevention
One way of preventing the spread of diseases such as the West Nile Fever, malaria, etc. is through effective mosquito control methods. There are many different ways that this can be done in the community as well as in the home. more »
West Nile Virus Preventive Measures
Added on March 26, 2008
Category: Prevention
As the summer months are fast approaching, the incidence of mosquito borne diseases such as the West Nile virus might again be on the rise. Although the threat of the West Nile virus may have... more »
Myths About The West Nile Virus
Added on February 19, 2008
Category: Prevention
The West Nile Virus has plagued some areas in the US for some time now. Along with its spread came a lot of unfounded talk about what the said virus can cause. These myths may have given people the wrong... more »
Novel Mosquitoes Killer
Added on January 30, 2008
Category: Health News
Since the West Nile virus outbreak may still be considered a fairly new threat, it has already been a cause of alarm in the US as well as in other parts of North America. It has also have become quite a... more »
Protecting Your Kids Against the West Nile Virus
Added on January 29, 2008
Category: Prevention
The West Nile Virus has been a constant threat in many of the US states today. In absence of a vaccine and effective treatment, prevention seems to be the best solution in fighting off the infection. more »
DEET Insect Repellents
Added on January 02, 2008
Category: Mosquitoes
The spread of the West Nile virus in the US has increased the awareness of more people in the use of insect repellents containing DEET. Scientifically known as N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide, DEET is the... more »
West Nile Virus Spread Through Nerve Cells Linked to Serious Complication
Added on January 02, 2008
Category: WNV Research
A team of scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Utah State University have found a possible explanation to a puzzling and serious complication caused by a West Nile Virus infection. more»
Effects of West Nile Virus
Added on December 13, 2007
Category: Signs & Symptoms
The West Nile Virus has been known to be spread mainly by birds but is also known to infect other animals such as dogs, horses, cats, and rodents. But the main source of human infection comes by way of a... more»
Combating West Nile Virus
Added on December 06, 2007
Category: Prevention
The best way to avoid getting infected with the West Nile virus is by avoiding coming into contact with its carriers- the mosquitoes. Although this cannot be avoided most of the time especially when you... more»
Promising New Class of Inhibitors Against West Nile Virus
Added on December 05, 2007
Category: WNV Research
There is a new finding that might provide the fight against the West Nile virus some positive boost. Researchers hailing from the Washington University School of Medicine have recently identified a new more»
Mosquito Repellents
Added on November 26, 2007
Category: Mosquitoes
There are more than 2,500 species of mosquitoes around the world, about 200 of which can be found in North America. Meanwhile, 45 mosquito species are known to carry the West Nile virus, but some of the... more»
Facts About Mosquitoes
Added on November 16, 2007
Category: Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes have been known to be one of the most common pests that directly affect humans. In fact, they have been known to cause the spread of a variety of diseases as potential carriers that... more»
Birds and Spread of West Nile Virus
Added on November 9, 2007
Category: WNV & Wildlife
Although the primary carriers of the West Nile virus have been known to be mosquitoes, it has been the infected avian population that has brought about its spread in many parts of the globe. more»
Symptoms of West Nile Virus
Added on November 6, 2007
Category: Signs & Symptoms
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause serious illness, like meningitis and encephalitis, or sometimes death... more »
Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
Added on October 31, 2007
Category: Mosquitoes
The primary cause of the West Nile virus can be traced back to mosquitoes. These insects seem to be the main source of virus transmission to humans. Although the virus may have been carried from place to place by birds... more »
What is West Nile Virus?
Added on October 30, 2007
Category: Causes & Risk Factors
There are a lot of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, and one of them is the West Nile virus or WNV. The virus belongs to the family of Flaviviridae, the same family the dengue virus belongs to, and can be found in the... more »
West Nile Virus Risk Factors
Added on October 23, 2007
Tags: Prevention
West Nile virus may be rare but its danger cannot be ignored. Even if you are infected with the virus, your risk of developing a serious illness is extremely small. Less then one percent of people who are bitten become... more »
West Nile Virus in the United States
Added on October 23, 2007
Category: Causes & Risk Factors
The West Nile virus quickly spread across North America after its introduction in 1999. It is theorized that the infection was introduced accidentally by an air traveler who was infected before he arrived in New York... more »
West Nile Virus Mosquito Species
Added on October 23, 2007
Category: Mosquitoes
There are more than 2,500 species of mosquitoes around the world, about 200 of which can be found in North America. Meanwhile, 45 mosquito species are known to carry the West Nile virus, but some of the mosquitoes are... more »
West Nile Virus Statistics
Added on October 23, 2007
Category: Health News
Since the West Nile virus outbreak may still be considered a fairly new threat, it has already been a cause of alarm in the US as well as in other parts of North America. It has also have become quite a dangerous disease that... more »