West Nile virus /

Sfakianos, Jeffrey N.

West Nile virus / Jeffrey Sfakianos and Alan Hecht ; consulting editor, Hilary Babcock ; foreword by David Heymann. - 2nd ed. - New York : Chelsea House, - 124 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm. - Deadly diseases and epidemics . - Deadly diseases and epidemics. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The West Nile panic -- A foreign virus emerges in the United States -- Structure and function of the West Nile virus -- A virus transmitted by mosquitoes -- How West Nile virus causes disease -- Diagnosis and treatment of West Nile virus infections -- Vaccines and prevention.

Describes the signs and symptoms of the deadly virus spread by mosquitoes and discusses preventive measures.

9781604132540 160413254X

2009031055

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West Nile fever--Popular works.
West Nile virus--Popular works.
West Nile fever.
West Nile virus.
West Nile fever.
West Nile virus.
Diseases.
West Nile Fever.


Popular works.
Popular Work.

RA644.W47 / S46 2009

614.5/8856

2010 D-282 WC 542 / S522w 2009