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West Nile Virus Health Data


For the latest information regarding West Nile Virus, please call the Epidemiology and Response Division at (505) 827-0006, 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday


West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that was first seen in North America in 1999. The most serious manifestation of West Nile Virus infection is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and horses, as well as mortality in certain domestic and wild birds. Cases of West Nile Virus in New Mexico have occurred every year since 2003, though decreasing numbers of cases have been reported, from 209 in 2003, 88 in 2004, 33 in 2005 and 8 human cases in 2006. The number of cases increased to 60 in 2007. West Nile Virus infections in humans occur seasonally, with the peak of cases in late summer and early fall.

The risk of acquiring West Nile Virus can be reduced by:

 

ArrowManual for Investigation and Control of Communicable Diseases in New Mexico, 2008: Mosquito-borne Viral Encephalitides chapter

Arrow Case Report Form

Arrow NM DOH Recommendations for Medical Providers


Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheets


Arrow FAQ Brochure - English

Arrow Preguntas más frecuentes Folleto

ArrowFact Sheet - English

Arrow Virus del Nilo Occidental Fichas técnicas


NM West Nile Virus Data, 2003 - 2009


Arrow Human Cases by County

Arrow Human Cases by Onset Week

Arrow Human Cases by Age

Arrow Human Case Demographics

Arrow Mosquito Surveillance

Arrow Veterinary Surveillance


2010 West Nile Virus Activity in New Mexico

(updated 08/27/2010)

 

2010 Human West Nile Virus Case Information, New Mexico

 

New Mexico has reported the first two human cases of West Nile Virus infection this year (see press release of 08/27/2010).

 



Insect Repellents

Arrow Insect Repellent Use and Safety (CDC)

Arrow Comparative Efficacy of Insect Repellents Against Mosquito Bites (New England Journal of Medicine)

Arrow DEET Insect Repellent Fact Sheet (National Pesticide Information Center)


Training Resources

New Mexico Vector Control Manual

Public Health Confronts the Mosquito: Developing Sustainable State and Local Mosquito Control Programs, a report from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials' Mosquito Control Collaborative

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RESOURCES AND LINKS

Arrow Vector Control Manual

Arrow CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention West Nile Virus Site

Arrow NM Dept of Agriculture, Pesticide Compliance Program

Arrow US Geological Survey, National West Nile Virus Maps

Arrow Environmental Protection Agency and Mosquito Control

Arrow National Pesticide Information Center WNV Resource Guide

ArrowAmerican Mosquito Control Association