You have turned off the lights and crawled into bed after a long day. You are just drifting off to sleep and then you hear it – that irritating, high pitched buzz of a mosquito at your ear. Off go the covers, on goes the light, and you know that you aren’t getting a wink ...
In the good old days, when you received a tick bite, you just had to worry about itching and irritation. Now, we have the uncommon, but real threat of West Nile Virus. It’s important to be aware of West Nile Virus symptoms because early treatment can be critical. West Nile Virus is transmitted by the ...
The Nile River in Egypt is the world’s longest river and often a topic of study in elementary and middle school social studies classes. There are many different Nile River school projects that students can enjoy completing while learning about Egyptian culture, both ancient and modern. A Painting of the Native Vegetation of the Nile ...
West Nile Virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus was first discovered in Uganda, in 1937. Years that followed the discovery West Nile Virus emerged in other regions of Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. The virus is sometimes referred to as West Nile encephalitis (Inflammation of the brain ...
West Nile virus is no laughing matter, and ever since it was discovered in North America in 1999 (infecting humans and horses), it appears to be evolving as more and more individuals are infected with this potentially fatal disease. In 2006, West Nile virus became an epidemic that infected humans in almost every single state ...
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