"Six New Yorkers are sick with a mysterious virus that attacks the brain. Experts suspect a tiny culprit: mosquitoes! Then birds start dropping dead. Scientists think that the outbreaks are related--but how?"--From the publisher's web site.
Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of West Nile Virus, reviews ongoing research, and discusses why this mosquito-borne disease is such a threat to humans and animals.
An introduction to the deadly West Nile virus which was first detected in the United States in 1999, discussing the disease's history, transmission, treatment, and steps that should be taken to avoid contracting it.
Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of West Nile Virus, reviews ongoing research, and discusses why this mosquito-borne disease is such a threat to humans and animals.
Presents a comprehensive study on the deadly West Nile virus that first appeared in 1999, and discusses its signs and symptoms and the step that should be taken to avoid contracting it.
