Everyone expects to die, but who thinks it will be the cause of a mosquito? Today I'm going to give you the information to better your understanding of The West Nile Virus, and help to keep you safe. There is four points I want to tell you about the West Nile Virus. First is what the West Nile Virus is, secondly, the risk of contracting the West Nile Virus, third I want to tell you how to identify and treat the virus, and finally, how to prevent West Nile.
             West Nile is an infection spread by mosquitoes that may, in a very small number of cases, cause encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain. West Nile virus is a bird-borne infection that was first isolated in Africa in 1937. The virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that bite an infected bird and then an individual. The first known incidence of the virus in humans in North America was in 1999. In that year, there were 61 confirmed cases in New York City alone. By 2000, evidence of the virus was found in birds throughout the whole state of New York and parts of neighboring states. As of August 21, 2002, 269 cases of illness from West Nile virus have been reported in the United States, including 13 deaths, according to the Newsweek.
             If you are in good health and aren't up in the age group then you are less likely to contract this virus.
             People over 50 years of age have the highest risk of developing a severe illness because as we age, our bodies have a harder time fighting off disease. People with compromised immune systems are also at increased risk. However, anyone can get the virus.
             Most people bitten by an infected mosquito never get sick and most of the rest suffer only flu-like symptoms, so knowing you have the West Nile Virus isn't always noticeable.
             Like I said before, you will have mild flu like symptoms, such as fever, headache, and body aches. Occasionally there will be a skin rash and/or swollen lymph glands. A mo...