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<title>West Nile</title>
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<title> Mosquito spraying, West Nile dwindle in Central Louisiana</title>
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<modified>2009-11-17T20:03:47Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-17T20:03:12Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6594</id>
<created>2009-11-17T20:03:12Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Alexandria Town Talk - West Nile virus, a major worry in Louisiana just a few years ago, has dwindled to almost nothing. http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170317...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Alexandria Town Talk - West Nile virus, a major worry in Louisiana just a few years ago, has dwindled to almost nothing. <a href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170317">http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170317</a></p>]]>

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<title>Genetics vs. bug-borne illness</title>
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<modified>2009-11-12T15:37:34Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-12T15:36:35Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6545</id>
<created>2009-11-12T15:36:35Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Arizona Daily Star - Genetically engineered mosquitoes created by UA entomologists could provide a valuable weapon against malaria, dengue, West Nile and West Nile and other mosquito-transmitted diseases. http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/317273...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Arizona Daily Star - Genetically engineered mosquitoes created by UA entomologists could provide a valuable weapon against malaria, dengue, West Nile and West Nile and other mosquito-transmitted diseases. <a href="http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/317273">http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/317273</a><br />
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<title>Kentucky Department of Agriculture - West Nile Virus 2009 Equine Summary</title>
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<modified>2009-11-02T14:58:04Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-02T14:56:38Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6415</id>
<created>2009-11-02T14:56:38Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Office of State Veterinarian - West Nile Virus - 2009 Equine Summary - Updated 10/15/2009 http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/westnile09.htm...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Office of State Veterinarian - West Nile Virus - 2009 Equine Summary -  Updated 10/15/2009 <a href="http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/westnile09.htm">http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/westnile09.htm</a></p>]]>

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<title>Mosquitoes continue to pose health risks in area</title>
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<modified>2009-11-02T14:50:59Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-02T14:49:48Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6413</id>
<created>2009-11-02T14:49:48Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">High Springs Heralds - In Alachua County, Florida, one horse was confirmed with the West Nile Virus this month, and two horses were reported with Eastern equine encephalitis between January and September. http://www.highspringsherald.com/articles/2009/10/22/news/news06.txt...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>High Springs Heralds - In Alachua County, Florida, one horse was confirmed with the West Nile Virus this month, and two horses were reported with Eastern equine encephalitis between January and September. <a href="http://www.highspringsherald.com/articles/2009/10/22/news/news06.txt">http://www.highspringsherald.com/articles/2009/10/22/news/news06.txt</a></p>]]>

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<title>West Nile virus down but not out</title>
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<modified>2009-11-02T14:48:55Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-02T14:47:38Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6412</id>
<created>2009-11-02T14:47:38Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Omaha World-Herald - The West Nile virus hit Nebraska hard in 2002-03. In 2002, the state had 1,100 confirmed cases of West Nile in equines — horses, donkeys and mules. http://www.omaha.com/article/20091025/NEWS01/710259899...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Omaha World-Herald - The West Nile virus hit Nebraska hard in 2002-03. In 2002, the state had 1,100 confirmed cases of West Nile in equines — horses, donkeys and mules. <a href="http://www.omaha.com/article/20091025/NEWS01/710259899">http://www.omaha.com/article/20091025/NEWS01/710259899</a></p>]]>

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<title>County records horse death from West Nile</title>
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<modified>2009-11-02T14:47:23Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-02T14:46:28Z</issued>
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<created>2009-11-02T14:46:28Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Wilson County News - After a three-year hiatus, equine encephalitis or West Nile virus has made its return to Wilson County, Texas, according to an area veterinarian. http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24982&amp;n=agriculture-today-county-records-horse-death-from-west-nile...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Wilson County News - After a three-year hiatus, equine encephalitis or West Nile virus has made its return to Wilson County, Texas, according to an area veterinarian. <a href="http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24982&n=agriculture-today-county-records-horse-death-from-west-nile">http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24982&n=agriculture-today-county-records-horse-death-from-west-nile</a></p>]]>

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<title>Precautions urged against West Nile virus</title>
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<modified>2009-11-02T14:44:18Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-02T14:43:18Z</issued>
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<created>2009-11-02T14:43:18Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Hope Standard (Canada) - Following the discovery of a horse infected with the West Nile virus in Aldergrove and another infected horse in the South Okanagan, provincial health officials are urging people to take preventative measures to protect themselves and...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Hope Standard (Canada) - Following the discovery of a horse infected with the West Nile virus in Aldergrove and another infected horse in the South Okanagan, provincial health officials are urging people to take preventative measures to protect themselves and their horses. <a href="http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/62934622.html">http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/62934622.html</a></p>]]>

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<title>Cells predict West Nile virus infection</title>
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<modified>2009-10-14T15:00:05Z</modified>
<issued>2009-10-14T14:57:58Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6369</id>
<created>2009-10-14T14:57:58Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">United Press International - A U.S. study has found levels of certain immune cells can predict whether a person or mouse infected with the West Nile virus will develop symptoms. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/10/13/Cells-predict-West-Nile-virus-infection/UPI-42941255450721/...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>United Press International - A U.S. study has found levels of certain immune cells can predict whether a person or mouse infected with the West Nile virus will develop symptoms. <a href="http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/10/13/Cells-predict-West-Nile-virus-infection/UPI-42941255450721/">http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/10/13/Cells-predict-West-Nile-virus-infection/UPI-42941255450721/</a><br />
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<title>Kentucky West Nile Virus Update: Sixth Case Confirmed</title>
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<modified>2009-10-13T18:58:28Z</modified>
<issued>2009-10-13T18:57:46Z</issued>
<id>tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/wn/3.6363</id>
<created>2009-10-13T18:57:46Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">@TheHorse - The Kentucky State Veterinarian&apos;s office sent out an alert that the sixth equine case of West Nile virus had been confirmed. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15071...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>@TheHorse - The Kentucky State Veterinarian's office sent out an alert that the sixth equine case of West Nile virus had been confirmed. <a href="http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15071">http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15071</a></p>]]>

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<title>West Nile Virus Returns to Italy</title>
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<modified>2009-10-05T14:29:42Z</modified>
<issued>2009-10-05T14:28:43Z</issued>
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<created>2009-10-05T14:28:43Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">@TheHorse - West Nile virus has re-emerged in Italy, resulting in 28 equine clinical cases, including seven deaths as of last week. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15014&amp;source=rss...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>@TheHorse - West Nile virus has re-emerged in Italy, resulting in 28 equine clinical cases, including seven deaths as of last week.  <a href="http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15014&source=rss">http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15014&source=rss</a></p>]]>

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<title>More birds, chickens found with West Nile virus in Contra Costa County</title>
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<modified>2009-10-01T18:26:37Z</modified>
<issued>2009-10-01T18:26:06Z</issued>
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<created>2009-10-01T18:26:06Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Contra Costa Times - More animals have tested positive for West Nile virus and the entire city of Brentwood is now at an elevated risk for the virus, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today. http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_13453337...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Contra Costa Times - More animals have tested positive for West Nile virus and the entire city of Brentwood is now at an elevated risk for the virus, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today. <a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_13453337">http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_13453337</a></p>]]>

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<title>Third West Nile case in state</title>
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<modified>2009-10-01T18:25:33Z</modified>
<issued>2009-10-01T18:24:24Z</issued>
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<created>2009-10-01T18:24:24Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Loudoun Times-Mirror - A third case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a 20-year quarter horse in New Kent County. http://www.loudountimes.com/news/2009/sep/29/third-west-nile-case-state/...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Loudoun Times-Mirror - A third case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a 20-year quarter horse in New Kent County. <a href="http://www.loudountimes.com/news/2009/sep/29/third-west-nile-case-state/">http://www.loudountimes.com/news/2009/sep/29/third-west-nile-case-state/</a></p>]]>

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