G02-1464 West Nile Virus - Getting Prepared

Authors

Grasso M. Ebako, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Sheila Scheideler, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Wayne Kramer, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Ron J. Johnson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
David R. Smith, University of Nebraska at LincolnFollow
Del Wilmot, Deputy State Veterinarian
David J. Steffen, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2002

Comments

© 2002, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide provides background information and answers to commonly asked questions about this disease. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitoes and affects birds (mostly Corvidae such as crows, blue jays and magpies), horses, and people. As West Nile Virus appears in neighboring states, the threat of diagnosing a case in Nebraska becomes more likely.