ABOUT
West Nile virus (WNV) is an arbovirus (arthropod borne virus) transmitted by mosquitoes and was first identified in the 1930s in Uganda. In 1999, WNV infections were observed in humans and birds in New York City. Since then, WNV has spread to all states in the continental United States. WNV is not commonly reported in West Virginia residents; however, routine mosquito surveillance in a few West Virginia counties regularly detects the presence of WNV in mosquitoes.
COMMUNITY
- Fact Sheet
- Birds and West Nile Virus
- CDC Information: West Nile Virus
- Prevention Information
- West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Contacts
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Report within ONE WEEK to the local health department.
