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West Nile virus(WNV)는 한 모기 종류인데 얼마전부터 세크라멘토에도 번식되고 있었으며,
(sentinel)닭을 이용해서 이 바이러스가 있는지 확인할 수 있다고 합니다.현제 6 마리의 닭에서 이 바이러스를 발견했다는 경고가 나왔습니다.모기가 WNV로 인해 죽은 새를 먹으면 바이러스가 전염되고 그리고 사람이나 동물에게 전염할 수 있게 됩니다.이미 모기에 물려서 전염이 된 닭들은 예방이 되어 아프거나 죽지는 않지만 한번도 전염이 된 경험이 없으면 아레와 같은 증세가 발생될 수 있습니다.
증세들은: 뇌염, 열병 그리고 신경병등입니다.
모두들 모기 조심하시고
***다른 분들에게도 이 정보릉 전달해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.***
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WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVITY ALERT:MOSQUITO CONTROL MOVES TO LEVEL 3
--Sentinel Chickens Infected With West Nile Virus Found In Yolo County
ELK GROVE, Calif., July 20, 2006
* The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District (SYMVCD)
received preliminary confirmation today that six sentinel chickens in
Yolo County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).As part of the
District's ongoing surveillance program,sentinel chickens are utilized
to detect the presence of mosquito-borne arboviruses such as West Nile
virus. The chickens are bitten by infected mosquitoes and develop
specific antibodies for the virus. They do not become ill or die from
the virus. The sentinel chicken flocks are strategically placed in
various areas of Sacramento and Yolo Counties to monitor mosquito
activity.
West Nile virus
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), West Nile virus
(WNV) is the leading cause of arboviral encephalitis in the United
States. Originally discovered in Africa in 1937, WNV was first detected
in the western hemisphere in 1999 in New York City.Since then it has
caused seasonal epidemics of West Nile virus fever and severe
neurological disease.West Nile virus is transmitted to humans and
animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become
infected with WNV when they feed on infected birds.The elderly,
immune-compromised and diabetics are most susceptible to illness caused
by WNV.
To report a dead bird call 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) or visit the
California Department of Health Services online at westnile.ca.gov.
Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District provides mosquito
and vector control services for Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
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Information provided by:
Patricia A. Clark, District Director, City Council #7 Councilman
Robbie Waters
Jennifer Benito, Public Information Officer www.fightthebite.net
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