West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne
virus first appeared in the United States in 1999 when it caused an
epidemic of mosquito-borne encephalitis and meningitis in the
greater New York City metropolitan area. During 1999-2000, 83
persons (mostly senior citizens) with West Nile viral disease and 9
fatalities were reported in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The principal mosquito vectors of West Nile virus are urban Culex
species. In the proposed survey, mosquito control program mnagers
will be identified and interviewed by telephone to estimate the
number of U.S.......
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