West Nile Virus
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As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?HealthMay 1
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Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to AlbertaUsually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.WeatherApr 15
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Horse in Peterborough area tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virusThe Eastern equine encephalitis virus is transmitted to horses through mosquito bites but it is extremely rare to find human infection.HealthSep 7, 2023
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Hamilton moves risk for West Nile virus infection to high after local human case discoveredHamilton's associate medical officer of health says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.HealthSep 5, 2023
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London, Ont. reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2023Eighty per cent of people who become infected with West Nile Virus do not get sick, and those who do usually experience mild, flu-like symptoms.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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First case of West Nile Virus confirmed this year in Manitoba, risk considered highThe province says it has confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus in Manitoba this year and is investigating three other probable cases.HealthAug 25, 2023
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West Nile virus detected in Sidney TownshipHastings Prince Edward Public Health is notifying residents that a case of West Nile virus has been detected in Prince Edward County.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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West Nile Virus infects six birds in Saskatchewan — but experts say the risk is lowMosquitos are out for the summer bringing a small risk to the population. Two birds were found with West Nile virus in July, and four in June. Yet overall, the risk is low.HealthAug 9, 2023
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West Nile virus confirmed in 2 London, Ont. mosquito traps: MLHUThe health unit confirmed the positive test on Tuesday and said in a statement that the traps were located in northwest and northeast London.HealthAug 8, 2023
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1st probable human case of West Nile virus reported in TorontoToronto Public Health (TPH) said the first probably case of the virus has been reported in an adult resident.HealthAug 4, 2023
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