2012 record setting West Nile Virus year

2012 record setting West Nile Virus year

The summer of 2012 has seen the worst outbreak of the West Nile Virus since its discovery during 1999 in the U.S.  The record high temperatures appear to have allowed for the rapid spread of mosquito-borne arboviruses.  With over 50% of the cases appearing Texas, the

Largest outbreak of West Nile virus in United States

Largest outbreak of West Nile virus in United States

According to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the recent West Nile virus outbreak is the largest ever seen in the United States.West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. The disease was first detected in the United States