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How We Can Stop The West Nile Virus

How We Can Stop The West Nile Virus. By: Madison Hobbs and Katie Jackson. Who Bites??. 2/3 articles have told us that only the female bites. What the West Nile Virus Is Caused By.

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How We Can Stop The West Nile Virus

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  1. How We Can Stop The West Nile Virus By: Madison Hobbs and Katie Jackson

  2. Who Bites?? • 2/3 articles have told us that only the female bites.

  3. What the West Nile Virus Is Caused By • Mosquitoes carry the West Nile Virus. If the Mosquito is infected by the virus and you get bitten, you have a chance of getting the virus.

  4. Symptoms of the Virus • Symptoms of the virus are; • Headache • Fever • Stiffness • Tiredness • Joint pain • Rash

  5. Where Is The Virus Located? • The West Nile Virus is most commonly located in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East area.

  6. Other Research…. • Over the summer over 100 people have passed from it. • Kids with normal immune systems usually can fight it off. • In extreme cases, the virus can cause encephalitis. ( Swelling of the brain. )

  7. Resources • Virulent Virus: KRT One Pages; Sep. 24, 2002 • What is the West Nile Virus: Kids Health; Jul. 31, 2003 • Mosquito Alert!: Time For Kids, Dina El Nabli; Aug. 5 2002 • What You Should Know: Yaks Corner, Marty Hair; May 15, 2003

  8. Thank You

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