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West Nile VirusUpdated August 28, 2007 |
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West Nile Virus (WNV) infects mosquitos, which can transfer it to humans, birds, horses and other animals. It is common in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East, and since 1999 it has been found in the United States. In humans, the virus often causes only a mild infection -- characterized by fever, headache, tiredness, aches and rash -- that clears up without further treatment. But some patients develop severe infections resulting in neurological disease and even death. The links on this page provide up-to-date information on this public health hazard and on measures by the FDA and other government agencies to protect humans and animals against WNV. |
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General InformationFDA
Approves Second West Nile
Virus Screening Test for
Donated Blood and Organs West Nile Virus Donor Screening Test Approved FDA Clears First Test for West Nile Virus (Press Release, July 9, 2003) West Nile Virus: Reducing the Risk FDA's Response to the Emerging Threat of West Nile Virus West Nile Virus Basics (CDC) West Nile Virus, Mosquitoes & Pesticides (EPA) Information from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease More Resources from the National Library of Medicine HHS Awards Additional $6 Million to Help States and Cities Fight West Nile Virus (Aug 28, 2002) |
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