such as West Nile encephalitis, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When the virus invades the nervous system during severe infections, the risk of long-term effects soars.

Syndromes include WNF, West Nile meningitis, West Nile encephalitis and WNP. ‡ Overall, WNND represents 1% of human WNV infections. § WNP may occur in the context of any other manifestation of ...

Dorchester County officials announced they are set to begin their annual Mosquito Control Program with ground spraying ...

The $153,700 program will target standing water in wetlands, ditches, and storm drains while testing for multiple mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus.

The two most important measles complications to know about are pneumonia, affecting the lungs, and brain swelling known as encephalitis, Dr. Tony Moody, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Duke ...