New Scientist: Traces of West Nile virus found in UK birds

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Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus

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Other resource N0 MedlinePlus: Rubellahttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rubella.html MedlinePlus: RubellaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rubella Directory of factheets, articles, and press releases.
Other resource N1 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rubellahttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001574.htm MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: RubellaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rubella Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
Other resource N2 eMedicine - Rubellahttp://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2025.htm eMedicine - RubellaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rubella Article by Elias Ezike, MD.
Other resource N3 Measles Informationhttp://www.measles-information.com/ Measles InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rubella Includes information on incidence, transmission, symptoms, treatment, vaccination and prevention.
Other resource N4 Partners in Health National Influenza Immunization Campaignhttp://www.fightflu.com/ Partners in Health National Influenza Immunization CampaignTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Canadian organization. Information on the need for immunizations to prevent the disease. In English and French.
Other resource N5 Maxim Fluhttp://www.maximflu.com Maxim FluTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza From Maxim Healtcare Services. Search for flu vaccination clinics.
Other resource N6 Influenza American Lung Associationhttp://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luninfluenz.html Influenza American Lung AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Q&A page defines the flu, and examines its severity and complications. Read about who should get vaccinated, and how to stay healthy.
Other resource N7 Influenza - World Health Organizationhttp://www.who.int/emc/diseases/flu/ Influenza - World Health OrganizationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Monitor the flu with WHO's mapping system which points to outbreaks and seasonal activity. Offers flu facts and recommended vaccine information.
Other resource N8 Influenza Virus Illustrationhttp://www.rkm.com.au/VIRUS/Influenza/ Influenza Virus IllustrationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Computer graphics of the appearance and structure of the virus with a description.
Other resource N9 Flu Shots for Childrenhttp://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aa103101a.htm Flu Shots for ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Offers Influenza facts, vaccine facts, who should get the flu shot, and Q&As about the vaccine.
Other resource N10 Scientific Americanhttp://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=00023064-8039-1CD6-B4A8809EC588EEDF Scientific AmericanTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Disarming Flu Viruses
Other resource N11 WebMD Healthhttp://my.webmd.com/content/pages/5/4068_101 WebMD HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Offers a consumer health site for cold and flu. Included information on prevention and natural remedies.
Other resource N12 Kilbourne, NY Medical College Influenza Archivehttp://www.flu-archive.org Kilbourne, NY Medical College Influenza ArchiveTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza An archive of influenza virus reassortants, mutants, and antisera, including a database of flu viruses and vaccines, with information about phenotype, genotype, special properties, and relevant published references.
Other resource N13 Colds and Influenzahttp://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/94ColdsInfluenza/doc94.html Colds and InfluenzaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Compares the signs and symptoms of Influenza to the Common Cold.
Other resource N14 Influenza (Flu) - Texas Department of Healthhttp://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ideas/influenza/ Influenza (Flu) - Texas Department of HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Overview of influenza, case definitions, vaccine information (including the Influenza Vaccination Pocket Information Guide), and surveillance data with influenza activity levels.
Other resource N15 Flu Factshttp://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/flu.html Flu FactsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Features cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
Other resource N16 Influenza Vaccinehttp://wellness.uwsp.edu/news/flu/ Influenza VaccineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks at who needs the flu vaccine and when, as well as the risk of serious reaction.
Other resource N17 CBC news - Fighting the Fluhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/background/flu/ CBC news - Fighting the FluTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza A CBC News in-depth report on popular misconceptions, facts on flu shots and a history of vaccinations.
Other resource N18 Flu Bustershttp://www.flubusters.net Flu BustersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza A national health care company that specializes in administering the flu shot on-site. Includes flu facts, statistics, and immunization FAQ's.
Other resource N19 Informed Health Online - Respiratory Infectionshttp://www.informedhealthonline.org/respiratory Informed Health Online - Respiratory InfectionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Information for consumers and clinicians on influenza and other respiratory infections.
Other resource N20 Keith Nabehttp://www.fluexpert.com Keith NabeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza Flu expert and consumer advocate of anti-aging and weight loss. Find links to news releases and contact details.
Other resource N21 A Doughboy's Lungs Yield 1918 Flu Virushttp://www.sciencenews.org/sn_arc97/3_22_97/fob1.htm A Doughboy's Lungs Yield 1918 Flu VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza/1918_Pandemic An article from Science News Online describing the exhumation of one of the victims of the pandemic and the retrieval of a virus sample from his tissue.
Other resource N22 The Flu Pandemic of 1918: Is a Repeat Performance Likely?http://www.disasterrelief.org/Disasters/990219Flu/ The Flu Pandemic of 1918: Is a Repeat Performance Likely?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza/1918_Pandemic Part 1 of a 2-part article from Disaster Relief.
Other resource N23 The Pennsylvania Gazette: The Flu of 1918http://www.upenn.edu/gazette/1198/lynch.html The Pennsylvania Gazette: The Flu of 1918Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Influenza/1918_Pandemic An account of the outbreak based on contemporary newspaper accounts of the its progress through Philadelphia.
Other resource N24 Oral Rabies Vaccination Programshttp://www.tdh.state.tx.us/zoonosis/orvp/ Oral Rabies Vaccination ProgramsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rabies Information about the Texas Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs. Features maps, summaries, reports, and bait/vaccine.
Other resource N25 Rabies- CDChttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/ Rabies- CDCTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rabies Contains comprehensive rabies prevention and control information from the Rabies Section at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Other resource N26 Rabies Controlhttp://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/rabies/ Rabies ControlTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rabies Information about rabies and the types on wildlife in Canada that carries the virus.
Other resource N27 eMedicine Health - Rabieshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13096-1.asp eMedicine Health - RabiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rabies Consumer health resource center providing an overview of rabies and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N28 Rabies Preventionhttp://www.avma.org/pubhlth/rabprev.asp Rabies PreventionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rabies Recommendations on the use of vaccines and antisera in humans that are exposed or might be exposed to rabies.
Other resource N29 Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Health - Disease Information - Rabieshttp://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/rabrag/rabrage.shtml Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Health - Disease Information - RabiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Rabies Factsheets and news articles.
Other resource N30 RSV Carehttp://www.rsvcare.com/ RSV CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Respiratory_Syncytial_Virus Signs and symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Recommends the use of Synagis brand antibody shots to prevent the disorder in premature babies, who are more prone to severe complications. From Caremark, a pharmaceutical management company.
Other resource N31 Respiratory Syncytial Virushttp://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/rsv.html Respiratory Syncytial VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Respiratory_Syncytial_Virus Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.
Other resource N32 Manitoba Public Health: Communicable Disease Management Protocol: RSVhttp://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/protocol/rsv.pdf Manitoba Public Health: Communicable Disease Management Protocol: RSVTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Respiratory_Syncytial_Virus Clinical presentation, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control. 87 kB pdf document.
Other resource N33 CDC - Respiratory Syncytial Virushttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/rsvfeat.htm CDC - Respiratory Syncytial VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Respiratory_Syncytial_Virus Factsheet with cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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Other resource N44 People of Color New Yorkhttp://www.pocnewyork.org People of Color New YorkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Support_Groups An African-American oriented social and support group for those living with herpes and HPV.
Other resource N45 Herpes Viruses Associationhttp://www.herpes.org.uk/ Herpes Viruses AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Support_Groups Information and advice on herpes simplex from the UK charity formed by patients themselves. Helpline number, membership details. Also shingles information pack: how to stop the pain that can continue afterwards.
Other resource N46 Herpes sitehttp://herpes.com/overview.shtml Herpes siteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex An overview of cold sores and genital herpes.
Other resource N47 eMedicine: Herpes Simplexhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1006.htm eMedicine: Herpes SimplexTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex Offers a report on herpes infection and two types of herpes simplex viruses. Symptoms may include primary and recurring oral and genital lesions. Authored by Larry Lutwick, MD.
Other resource N48 CenterWatchhttp://www.centerwatch.com/studies/CAT295.HTM CenterWatchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Cold_Sores Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Labialis Infections (Cold Sores)
Other resource N49 Herpes Simplexhttp://www.nevdgp.org.au/ginf2/murtagh/Infections/Herpessimplex.htm Herpes SimplexTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Cold_Sores Fact sheet on symptoms, development, treatment and prevention of cold sores.
Other resource N50 eMedicine Health - Cold Soreshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/20533-1.asp eMedicine Health - Cold SoresTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Cold_Sores Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N51 Herpes.Orghttp://www.herpes.org/ Herpes.OrgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Genital_Herpes Provides information, advice, and support for people with herpes (HSV, HSV1, HSV2) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Features the Herpes Webring, Ask the Doctor, Ask the Counsellor, Top Ten Questions, Herpes Chat, Herpes, and mailing lists.
Other resource N52 Genital Herpeshttp://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa112399.htm Genital HerpesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Genital_Herpes Extensive material relevant to diagnosis and treatment, as well as prevention, from About.com.
Other resource N53 About Genital Herpeshttp://www.aboutgenitalherpes.com About Genital HerpesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Genital_Herpes A brief guide through relevant information.
Other resource N54 Unbiased non-commercial Herpes informationhttp://hsv2.org Unbiased non-commercial Herpes informationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Genital_Herpes Simple information and links on the subject of genital herpes
Other resource N55 Herpes Resource Centerhttp://www.herpesresourcecenter.com Herpes Resource CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Simplex/Genital_Herpes Offers support and education through free Teleclasses, led by a Registered Professional Counselor who specializes in herpes.
Other resource N56 Shingles (Herpes Zoster)http://aidsinfonet.org/514-shingles.html Shingles (Herpes Zoster)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).
Other resource N57 Shingleshttp://www.state.sd.us/doh/Pubs/shingles.htm ShinglesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster South Dakota Department of Health
Other resource N58 Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/shingles.html Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster Easy to understand information for patients on shingles (Herpes Zoster), a painful, blistering rash caused by the chickenpox (varicella) virus which affects only a limited area of skin. Written by a UK general practitioner.
Other resource N59 Mamas Healthhttp://www.mamashealth.com/chicken.asp Mamas HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster Contains information about chicken pox: what is it, how it is transmitted, how long it lasts and other details.
Other resource N60 Shingles Prevention Studyhttp://www.niaid.nih.gov/shingles/ Shingles Prevention StudyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.
Other resource N61 Eye MD Linkhttp://www.eyemdlink.com/conditions/herpes_zoster_virus.htm Eye MD LinkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Other resource N62 Herpes Zosterhttp://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/HerpesZoster.asp Herpes ZosterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N63 MedlinePlus: Shingleshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html MedlinePlus: ShinglesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
Other resource N64 Ramsay Hunt Syndromehttp://www.ramsayhunt.org Ramsay Hunt SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Herpes/Herpes_Zoster Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences.
Other resource N65 CDC : Noroviruseshttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus.htm CDC : NorovirusesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Noroviruses The organism is also known as Norwalk-like viruses or caliciviruses. The disease is also known as stomach flu or viral gastroenteritis. Includes cause, treatment, and prevention.
Other resource N66 eMedicine - Norwalk Virushttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1648.htm eMedicine - Norwalk VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Noroviruses Article by Michelle A Jaworski, MD.
Other resource N67 Norwalk Virushttp://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/communicable/norwalk.asp Norwalk VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/Noroviruses Factsheet on the disease.
Other resource N68 CDC: West Nile Virushttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm CDC: West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Background, entomology, vertebrate ecology, NYC area outbreak, virology, surveillance, control, prevention, and bibliography regarding West Nile virus infection in the U.S.
Other resource N69 West Nile Virushttp://www.usgs.gov/west_nile_virus.html West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Fact sheets and advisories from the US Geological Survey as well as link to additional information.
Other resource N70 West Nile Virus Response Manualhttp://bioterry.com/west-nile-virus/ West Nile Virus Response ManualTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus A free stat manual for the identification, management and treatment of the West Nile Virus.
Other resource N71 New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, West Nile Virushttp://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/westnile/enceph.htm New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Features articles, news stories, and fact sheet.
Other resource N72 National Safety Council Fact Sheet : West Nile Virushttp://www.nsc.org/library/facts/westnile.htm National Safety Council Fact Sheet : West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Includes information about the disease and the mosquitoes that carry it.
Other resource N73 Cornell West Nile Virus Bibliography of Scientific Literaturehttp://www.cfe.cornell.edu/erap/WNV/ Cornell West Nile Virus Bibliography of Scientific LiteratureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Bibliography, including links, of scientific articles related to the West Nile Virus.
Other resource N74 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services West Nile Virus Informationhttp://doacs.state.fl.us/~aes/westnile2001/WestNile.htm Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services West Nile Virus InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Press releases, FAQs, emergency management plan, resources for virus information, and contacts.
Other resource N75 West Nile Virus Moves Into Wisconsinhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1028060346.html West Nile Virus Moves Into WisconsinTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Information from the Medical College of Wisconsin, stressing that no human cases have been found in the state, and recommending mosquito protection.
Other resource N76 eMedicine - West Nile Virushttp://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic542.htm eMedicine - West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Dr. David Donson offers a report on the symptoms of West Nile virus infection such as flulike fever, encephalitis, and meningitis. Includes information on emergency care and mosquito bite prevention tips.
Other resource N77 Kentucky Department for Public Health: West Nile Virushttp://publichealth.state.ky.us/west_nile_virus.htm Kentucky Department for Public Health: West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Information about the disease and mosquito control information.
Other resource N78 Massachusetts: West Nile Virus Informationhttp://www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnv1.htm Massachusetts: West Nile Virus InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Includes hotline, daily mosquito and bird update, news releases, and fact sheets.
Other resource N79 New York State Department of Health: West Nile Virushttp://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/westnile/index.htm New York State Department of Health: West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Features information on the disease in the state, journalist's guide to the West Nile Virus, and fact sheet for healthcare providers.
Other resource N80 Rhode Island: West Nile Virushttp://www.healthri.org/disease/communicable/wnv/home.htm Rhode Island: West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Links and information about the disease and mosquito control in the state.

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