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West Nile Virus; History Of The Virus And Implications Of Public Health For South Dakota In 2004, Candice Nebelsick
West Nile Virus; History Of The Virus And Implications Of Public Health For South Dakota In 2004, Candice Nebelsick
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
West Nile Virus is currently affecting human and animal life in North America. This Virus has been a popular topic among researchers, health professionals, and state health departments because of its rapid emergence as a threat to human and animal populations. In this article, I will be discussing the symptomology associated with West Nile Virus and the disease's pattern of transmission. Furthermore, I will describe procedures for diagnosing and treating West Nile Virus and minimizing its future spread into human populations. I will conclude this article by predicting how the West Nile Virus will impact South Dakotans in 2004.