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

Document Type

Article

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.