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For the latest local and national updates on the West Nile virus, visit the following sites:
State and local: http://www.westnile.ca.gov
National:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/
westnile/index.htm
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DEAD BIRD REPORTING
CDC West Nile Virus Daily Update Information
Dead Bird Surveillance and Contact Information:
Telephone: 877-WNV-BIRD
E-mail: arbovirus@dhs.ca.gov
About West Nile Virus
Transmission of West Nile virus
Symptoms of West Nile virus
Prevention of West Nile virus
Testing and Treating West Nile Encephalitis in Humans
West Nile Virus and Birds
West Nile Virus and Dogs and Cats
West Nile Virus and Horses
Map of the Progression of West Nile Virus Across the United States
What You Can Do To Eliminate Mosquitoes
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Q. Who is at risk for getting West Nile encephalitis?
A. All residents of areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of getting West Nile encephalitis; persons over 50 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease.
Q. What are the symptoms of West Nile encephalitis?
A. Most infections are mild, and symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches, occasionally with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. More severe infection may be marked by headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, paralysis, and, rarely, death.
Q. What is the incubation period in humans (i.e., time from infection to onset of disease symptoms) for West Nile encephalitis?
A. Usually 3 to 15 days.
(Information on this page obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
For West Nile Virus information updates call toll free:
877-WNV-BIRD (877-968-2473)
Web site: http://www.westnile.ca.gov
For West Nile Virus information from the Centers for Disease Control:
Visit web site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile
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