Tagged: West Nile Virus

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7:20am

Sun July 1, 2012
Science

The Search For A Drug To Treat West Nile And Its Viral Cousins

With pools of mosquitoes confirmed to be carrying West Nile Virus across Colorado, West Nile season is officially here. If you get infected, though, don’t expect to run to the pharmacy. A pair of local researchers is trying to change that.

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4:37pm

Tue June 19, 2012
Health

Like Fire Season, West Nile Virus Season Also Starts Early

Credit John Tann / Flickr – Creative Commons

West Nile Virus has been found in trapped Culex mosquitoes in Delta, Larimer, and Weld counties.

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4:23pm

Thu July 21, 2011
West Nile Virus

The Costs of Mosquito Control

Credit Melanie DeVries

Across many parts of Colorado, recent rains and flooding have left behind ample breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and health concerns are growing after Boulder County officials reported the first human case of West Nile virus this week. Many cities and counties are trying to strike a balance between protecting the public and their bottom line.

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