Update: West Nile Virus Activity--Northeastern United States, 2000

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As of September 12, 2000, 12 people in New York and New Jersey have been hospitalized with severe central nervous system disease caused by West Nile virus. Because less than 1% of people infected with the virus develop severe symptoms, many more people may be infected but have no symptoms.

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Update: West Nile Virus Activity--Northeastern United States, January-August 7, 2000

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The West Nile virus may be spreading over the state of New York and to other northeast states as well. Although the virus is most common in the New York City area, infected birds have also been found in upstate New York and Massachusetts. The infection is relatively benign in most humans.

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Human West Nile Virus Surveillance--Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, 2000

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New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in 2000 began active and passive surveillance systems to detect the West Nile virus after 62 New York residents contracted the infection. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and affects birds, horses, humans, and other animals.

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