News on West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus and Dogs

2010-02-22T20:57:12Z

Not only can West Nile Virus be dangerous for humans, but it can affect pets just as much. This infection has already been indentified in horses and birds. Luckily, the risk is low for cats and dogs, but it?s always best to stay protected.<br><br>West Nile Virus is known as an arthropod-borne virus that causes swelling of the brain. This virus is known to be caused by mosquitoes, and other blood hungry insects. This is started by mosquitoes who feed off of infected...

West Nile virus mosquito found in Switzerland

2010-02-25T14:47:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Scientists say mosquito capable of spreading West Nile virus found in central Europe</div><div><p>A mosquito capable of spreading the deadly West Nile virus to humans has been detected in central Europe for the first time, Swiss scientists said Friday.</p><p>The Asian rock pool mosquito — or aedes japonicus — has colonized an area of 1,400 square kilo...

Bay Area Vector Control Team Investigates West Nile Mosquito Presence

2009-04-10T22:39:23Z

MARTINEZ, CA - APRIL 09: A mosquito sits on a stick April 9, 2009 in Martinez, California. Unseasonably warm weather for Northern California in January appears to have brought female mosquitos out of hibernation and have started to breed months ahead of the normal breeding season. Several groups of mosquitos found in a marsh near the Contra Costa County town of Martinez hav...

Beware of Bug Bites and Stings

2010-03-05T12:28:19Z

Warm weather makes it easier to spend more time outdoors, but it also brings out the bugs. Ticks are usually harmless. But a tick bite can lead to Lyme disease, which is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are transmitted to people by the black-legged deer tick, which is about the size of a pinhead and usually lives on deer. Infected ticks can also cause other diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Another insect-borne illness, West Nile virus, is transm...

West Nile Virus

2010-03-05T11:41:58Z

West Nile Virus . West Nile Virus is an illness spread by mosquitoes. Sometimes, it can cause serious infections of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This is rare.. Most people who get West Nile Virus do not get sick. Others may have mild symptoms such as fever, headache, and feeling tired. People are most likely to get West Nile Virus in the late summer and early fall.. How can I get it? Mosquitoes can feed on birds that have West Nile Virus. Infected mosquitoes can bite and pass the disea...