Basics

West Nile is a virus that can infect both people and animals and can lead to serious illness for some people and animals. A virus is an extremely small organism that causes diseases in human, animal, and plants.

To read about West Nile Virus, read our publication Guide I-102: West Nile Virus: Information for NM. Content includes:

• What Is West Nile Virus
• How Is West Nile Virus Spread?
• Is West Nile Virus Found In New Mexico?
• How Sick Can A Person Get Who's Infected With West Nile Virus?
• How Sick Can An Animal Get Who's Infected With West Nile Virus?
• Protection Against West Nile Virus

Web Resources

The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service put together a nice FAQs page on West Nile Virus for Pet Owners.

The USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Questions and Answers about West Nile Virus page.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) West Nile Virus page has lots of information for both the lay person and health professional, from prevention to treatment to surveillance. This is one serious web page when it comes to the amount of content provided on this single health topic.

Here's a nice brochure entitled, What You Should Know About West Nile Virus, from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Information about humans and animals.