WNV-neutralizing plasma did not reduce death or functional decline in hospitalized older patients
Could blood plasma help older adults survive West Nile virus, or is it just a hopeful idea?
A small RCT of 34 hospitalized patients with symptomatic West Nile virus disease found no difference in the primary composite outcome of dea…
In a small trial, West Nile virus patients given antibody-rich plasma had fewer deaths and better mental clarity, but it's too early to know…
West Nile virus leads domestic arboviral diseases in 2018 US surveillance report
What's the biggest mosquito-borne disease threat in the U.S.?
A 2018 US surveillance report found West Nile virus was the leading cause of domestically acquired arboviral disease in the continental Unit…
West Nile virus remains the top mosquito-borne disease threat in the U.S., with nearly all cases occurring between April and September.
West Nile Virus Outbreak Reported in Arizona
West Nile virus outbreak hits Arizona. What does this mean for people?
An observational report describes a West Nile virus outbreak in Arizona.
West Nile virus is circulating in Arizona, causing flu-like symptoms for most but serious brain inflammation for vulnerable people, so take …
Surveillance report describes West Nile virus disease patterns in the United States from 2009 to 2018
What did a decade of West Nile virus surveillance in the U.S. reveal?
A surveillance summary describes West Nile virus disease patterns in the United States population from 2009 to 2018.
A decade of U.S. data shows West Nile virus activity patterns from 2009 to 2018, helping experts track how the mosquito-borne illness spread…
West Nile Virus outbreak reported in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2021
West Nile Virus outbreak hit Maricopa County in 2021. What happened?
An outbreak report describes a West Nile Virus outbreak in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2021.
A West Nile Virus outbreak struck Maricopa County, Arizona, in 2021, as confirmed by a new health report, though details on cases and impact…
West Nile virus rates increased in 2021 compared to previous decade median in US surveillance
West Nile virus rates increased in the United States during 2021
A US surveillance report of nationally notifiable arboviral diseases found increased rates of West Nile virus in 2021 compared to the median…
West Nile virus cases in the United States were higher in 2021 than the typical rate seen over the previous ten years.
CDC surveillance report describes arboviral disease cases in the U.S. during 2022
U.S. health officials describe cases of mosquito and tick-borne diseases in 2022
A CDC surveillance report describes cases of arboviral disease in the United States during 2022.
A routine U.S. health report documents cases of mosquito and tick-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue that occurred in 2022.
Surveillance report details arboviral disease cases in the United States for 2023
What did health officials learn about mosquito and tick disease cases last year?
A surveillance report describes arboviral disease cases reported in the United States during 2023.
A new report maps where mosquito and tick diseases like West Nile virus and Lyme disease appeared across the United States in 2023.
Surveillance reports decreased incidence of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease in the United States in 2019
West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease incidence decreased in the United States during 2019
A national surveillance report for 2019 indicates a decrease in the incidence of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease in the United States.
Cases of severe West Nile virus affecting the brain dropped in the United States during 2019 compared to previous years.
Questions about West Nile Virus
What does the surveillance report say about West Nile virus cases?
Surveillance reports show West Nile virus is the top cause of arboviral disease in the US, with most cases happening between April and September.
Full answer →How did West Nile virus disease patterns change from 2009 to 2018?
From 2009 to 2018, West Nile virus cases in the US shifted toward the eastern parts of states like South Dakota and started appearing earlier in the summer season.
Full answer →Are there West Nile virus cases reported in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2021?
Yes, an outbreak of West Nile virus was reported in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2021, which was the largest county-level outbreak in the U.S. that year.
Full answer →How did West Nile virus rates change in 2021 compared to the previous decade?
West Nile virus rates in the U.S. increased in 2021 compared to the median rate seen between 2010 and 2020.
Full answer →What was the West Nile virus outbreak in Arizona during 2021?
In 2021, Maricopa County, Arizona experienced its largest county-level West Nile virus outbreak in US history, with 1,487 cases and 101 deaths reported.
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