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@TheHorse - Using a mouse model, Bernard is examining what happens after that mosquito bites. This includes interactions between the body, the virus, and even the mosquito saliva, and her work is yielding interesting findings.... http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=19294

Access Washington - While West Nile virus activity varies from year to year, mosquitoes carrying the virus remain a health threat. In 2011, Washington had five positive mosquito samples — down from 126 positive samples in 2010. There were no human, bird, or horse cases . http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2011_news/11-175.htm

TheHorse.com - As most parts of the nation are in the midst of the mosquito-borne disease season, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is keeping a running tally of the number of confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV), Eastern equine ...http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=18890

Northern Virginia Daily - A horse from Clarke County offered the state's first positive test for the West Nile virus such an animal this year, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/09/horse-first-case-of-west-nile-virus.php

@ibtimesnews - West Nile virus, a disease transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird, has plagued certain states and sent some residents running for ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/203283/20110824/mosquitoes-birds-test-positive-west-nile-virus-several-states.htm

CoshoctonTribune.com - West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus have been killing horses and birds for several weeks across the U.S. West Nile virus and EEE virus are transmitted by mosquitoes. http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20110827/NEWS01/108270310/Agriculture-column-Incidents-insect-transmitted-diseases-increasing

RGI.com - The Nevada Department of Agriculture says a sick horse from Lyon County has tested positive for West Nile virus. http://www.rgj.com/article/20110812/NEWS/110812005/Nevada-confirms-horse-got-West-Nile-virus

@TheHorse - The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season continues to affect horse owners across the country. The most recent reports indicate Hthat a horse in California and a horse in Nevada have both tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).... http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=18674

@TheHorse - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, horses in two Florida counties have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and a horse in Georgia has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=18623

DoverPost.com - Two wild birds brought to Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark on July 24 have tested positive for West Nile virus following testing by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory. http://www.doverpost.com/therecord/x1510863622/Delaware-Public-Health-Laboratory-reports-first-findings-of-West-Nile-Virus-in-wild-birds-for-2011