Equine encephalitis found in Denton County horse Oct 18, 2008
Horses with mosquito-borne encephalitic viruses such as EEE, Western Equine Encephalitis, or West Nile Virus may stagger, appear confused, and act erratically. The disease is not so much killing the horse, it s what it may cause the horse to do, (such as) fall over or fall asleep while drinking and drown, said Dr. Dean Hansen, of the Little Elm Breezeway Animal Clinic. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
West Nile surge a worry Oct 15, 2008
The districts also are responsible for minimizing the mosquito populations so residents are not infected with St. Louis and western equine encephalitis, but they haven't seen cases of those illnesses for years, Davis said. West Nile is a more active virus, so it requires a lower concentration of mosquitoes to infect people, Davis said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Health department: West Nile spreading Oct 6, 2008
Vaccination of horses to protect them from West Nile virus and Western equine encephalitis. New Mexico had 60 human cases of West Nile virus last year. (Farmington Daily Times)
Washoe County resident hospitalized with West Nile Aug 30, 2008
Horse owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE). WEE is another mosquito-borne disease that is sometimes seen in this area. (KRNV.com, NV)
West Nile Found In Las Cruces Jul 4, 2008
"Fortunately, it is easy to protect yourself by taking precautions, such as using a repellent when you are outdoors, especially during the evening and early morning when mosquitoes are most active, said Paul Ettestad, the department's public health veterinarian.The New Mexico Department of Health recommends people protect themselves against mosquito bites and from exposure to rodents while enjoying the outdoors this summer.Here are list of ways to help you protect yourself from West Nile Virus... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Plano makes preparations for mosquito season May 29, 2008
The trapped mosquitoes are then sent to the Texas Department of Public Health, where they are tested for West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis and Eastern or Western Equine encephalitis. The results are sent back to county health departments within a week and, depending on the results, the county is able to take the necessary precautions. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
West Nile virus season can take a bite out of the fun Sep 7, 2007
West Nile virus, and occasionally Eastern and Western equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, and La Crosse fever, appear in Indiana. People and some other mammals can contract all of these diseases, but horses don't contract St. Louis encephalitis or La Crosse fever. (The Rensselaer Republican)
Entomologist teams monitoring mosquitoes in Southeast Kansas Aug 20, 2007
None of the samples submitted to the CDC were found to have Western Equine Encephalitis or St. Louis Encephalitis, two other mosquito-borne illnesses seen in Kansas. This is an expected finding in Kansas, said Dr. Gail Hansen, state epidemiologist. (SpiritIndia)
Two people test positive for West Nile virus Aug 14, 2007
Vaccinate your horses against West Nile virus, as well as Western Equine Encephalitis, which is also carried by mosquitoes. Do not use insect repellent on cats and dogs. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
West Nile Virus Detected in Washoe County Aug 10, 2007
Tests on mosquitoes from two areas confirms not only West Nile, but Saint Louis encephalitis and Western equine encephalitis. All three can be transmitted to humans. (KRNV.com, NV)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis blamed for death of horses Aug 8, 2007
Eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, Western equine encephalitis and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are all reportable on suspicion, not diagnosis, of disease symptoms. Comments. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
West Nile buzz: Quiet so far Jul 31, 2007
"West Nile virus crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1999, more than six decades after scientists first isolated it from a sick woman in Uganda in 1937.Ever since, the virus has spread quickly from New York to virtually every state in the country, sickening more than 24,000 people and causing 1,000 deaths.This year, as of month's end, 122 cases of human illness werereported in 19 states, but none in Florida, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Three people have... (Florida Today)
We all have a stake in mosquito control May 24, 2007
Louis encephalitis (SLE), Western Equine encephalitis (WEE), LaCrosse encephalitis (LAC), Japanese encephalitis (JE), Eastern Equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV)] to humans and animals. Rhode Island is dispatching supplies of a larvicide to local communities as the spring breeding season heats up. (East Greenwich Pendulum, RI)
K-State biologist hopes mosquito can break viral chain May 22, 2007
They don't transmit dengue, but C. tarsalis is known to spread West Nile and western equine encephalitis. The world's most troublesome mosquito-borne disease, malaria, is spread by Anopheles gambiae. (EurekAlert!)
County Health ready for mosquito battle Warm weather means it's time to be careful May 4, 2007
The PCDEH conducts mosquito trapping and testing for West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis and Western Equine encephalitis. Glos said trap setting began about two weeks ago, and so far, so good; not only have there been no positive samples, but there have been very few mosquitoes caught. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
UC Mosquito Research Program Seeks Grant Proposals UCD, Feb. 08 Feb 9, 2007
Aaron Brault, UC Davis, "Temperature Regulation of Arbovirus Replication: Identification of Eurythermic Determinants of West Nile, St. Louis Encephalitis and Western Equine Encephalitis Viruses". Aaron Brault, UC Davis, "Increased Diagnostic Capacity for the Detection of California Mosquito-Borne Viruses". (University of California Newswire, CA)
