West Nile — Vax-Before-Travel

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Nov 8

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West Nile Virus Produces Brain Issues

West Nile virus caused neurological abnormality in 49 percent of patients

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Oct 28

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Traveling to Columbia? Beware

Pregnant women should not travel to Colombia, says the CDC

Tropical Diseases

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Oct 7

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Rio Olympians Brought Home West Nile, Not Zika

West Nile, chikungunya and dengue found in various olympic athletes

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Oct 2

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LA Chickens Are West Nile Virus First-Alert

West Nile Virus cases, known as neuroinvasive, can involve meningitis, encephalitis, and paralysis

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Sep 22

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Weather Conditions Predict Future Zika Hot Zones

Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever carrying mosquitoes depend upon warmth during winter

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