West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause flu-like symptoms in people. It can also lead to more serious neurological problems, such as encephalitis and meningitis.
1. What made the summer of 2012 particularly hospitable to the West Nile virus?
Extremely mild winter
Unusually high temperatures
Economic crisis
Government inaction
2. How can dead birds be used to help slow the spread of West Nile virus?
By setting mosquito traps
By testing them for disease
By using them to breed mosquitoes
By spraying pesticide on them
3. What did Dallas do in response to the West Nile outbreak in 2012?
Declared a state of emergency
Raised taxes
Created more jobs
Started a vaccination program
4. Which population is most at risk from West Nile virus?
Children under 5 years old
People with weak immune systems
Adults over 65 years old
People with pre-existing conditions
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