Survey the resources of this comprehensive WNV site which includes a factsheet, description of the viral transmission cycle and mosquito links.

Consult a factsheet, from the Canadian Broadcasting Company National News, which includes the origin of the virus, symptoms and prevention tips.

Scan the background and history of WNV from the Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Read a report, compiled by researchers at the Academy of Sciences in the Czech Republic, about the reemergence of the WNV in Europe.

Review a report, from the Centers for Disease Control's journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, about the discovery of WNV in Hashimiah, Jordan.

Read a study, from the Center for Disease Control's journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, about the role of migratory birds in the spread of WNV.

Review a study from the Centers for Disease Control's Journal of Emerging Infections Diseases about the discovery of two strains of the WNV.

Review an article, from July 2000, about the confirmed presence of the virus in the Boston area. Includes general transmission information.

Review an article, from August 3rd, 2000, about the investigation of the virus and its transmission in eleven counties in New York State.

Read an article, from the June 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, about the development of a new test to detect WNV.

Read a fact sheet, compiled by the New York City Department of Health, which includes recommendations for eliminating standing water in the area.

Consult the Pennsylvania Department of Health's West Nile Surveillance Program. Includes a fact sheet and suggestions to reduce individual risk.

Peruse this info about the testing of birds in the New York region to look for WNV infection. Includes facts on the people infected in New York.