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West Nile Virus Activity -- United States, January 1-December 1, 2005.

Authors :
Smith, T. L.
Hayes, E. B.
O'Leary, D. R.
Nasci, R. S.
Komar, N.
Campbell, G. L.
Hinckley, A.
Kniss, K.
Lehman, J. A.
Crall, N. D.
Petersen, L. R.
Davis, L. B.
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 12/16/2005, Vol. 54 Issue 49, p1253-1256, 4p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article presents an update on the detection, transmission and control of the West Nile virus (WNV) in the U.S. as of December 2005. The number of cases of WNV disease in humans reportedly increased in the U.S. Statistical data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding WNV human infection are presented. Surveillance data on WNV-infected animals are provided.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
54
Issue :
49
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19262201