West Nile

(CIDRAP News) – The number of new West Nile virus (WNV) infections dropped somewhat last week in comparison with the week before, but cases continued to pile up, especially in hard-hit states like Texas

The number of cases rose 19%, compared to 35% the previous week, when officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said they saw signs that disease activity might have peaked.

(CIDRAP News) – Federal health officials today said the worst of the nation's West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak appears to be over but warned that cases will continue to add up at a pace on track to make 2012 a record year.

(CIDRAP News) – The surge in West Nile virus (WNV) infections in many states over the summer led to a temporary shortage of diagnostic test kits that at one point halted testing at some commercial and local labs and led one state to warn health providers to reserve the tests for the most seriously ill patients.

(CIDRAP News) – The number of West Nile virus cases in the United States this year has jumped by about 25% in the past week, and though new reports are still coming in at a record pace, Texas—the hardest hit state—is seeing some promising signs that interventions such as aerial spraying are working.

(CIDRAP News) – The nation's number of West Nile virus (WNV) infections climbed 40% over last week's total, and though the country is in the midst of one of its worst years for the disease, hurricane rains aren't expected to have a big impact on the epidemic, a federal health official said today.

Aug 28, 2012

(CIDRAP News) – The United States is experiencing a dramatic rise in the cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infections over the past month, with record-setting numbers expected over the next several weeks and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warning people to take key preventive steps.

Aug 16, 2012