Facts on West Nile Virus:
- First discovered in Uganda in 1937
- First discovered in US in New York in 1999
- 2 confirmed deaths from the West Nile Virus in Georgia
- 31 confirmed deaths from the West Nile Virus across the country
- There are currently no cure or vaccine for the West Nile Virus
- Only 30% of infected people will show any symptoms
- Less than 1% infected with West Nile Virus will become seriously ill
Links:
West Nile Virus Q&A – CDC
West Nile Virus Case Count – CDC
West Nile Virus – NBII
WestNileFever.com
West Nile Virus Fact Sheet – New York City
CDC Investigates Possible West Nile Virus Transmission Through Organ Transplant
West Nile Fever – Vads Corner
Fifth West Nile victim dies – CNN