Maine CDC Identifies West Nile Virus in Six Wild Birds
Jul 31, 2024 · AUGUSTA--The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced today that six wild birds from multiple counties tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the earliest in the year that Maine CDC …
West Nile Virus detected in 6 wild birds in Maine
Jul 31, 2024 · Six wild birds from multiple counties in Maine have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The state CDC says the mosquito-borne virus was found in five crows in Bangor, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Parsonsfield, and Sidney, as well as in a hawk in Yarmouth which were collected in the course of routine surveillance. The CDC is also investigating one human ...
Locally Acquired West Nile Virus Infection Identified in a Maine ...
Sep 17, 2024 · This is the first locally acquired WNV infection detected in a Maine resident since 2020 and the second Maine resident to become infected with WNV this year. The results are presumptive while awaiting confirmation by the U.S. Centers for …
Maine CDC finds 6 cases of West Nile virus in birds; investigating …
Jul 31, 2024 · The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting six cases of West Nile virus in birds and also is investigating one case of the mosquito-borne disease in a person.
Maine CDC: West Nile Virus found in three additional counties ...
Sep 23, 2024 · MAINE, USA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced Monday that mosquito-borne West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in three additional counties in the state.
Maine CDC: Six wild birds test positive for West Nile virus
Jul 31, 2024 · AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday the West Nile virus has been discovered in six wild Maine birds. The health organization said the birds, which came from …
Cumberland County resident tests positive for West Nile virus
Sep 17, 2024 · A Cumberland County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Maine CDC said the resident is in their 40s and has no history of recent travel, so they likely acquired the mosquito-borne virus in-state. It's the first locally-acquired …
West Nile Virus found in 6 wild Maine birds - Spectrum News
Jul 31, 2024 · Six wild birds in Maine tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Maine Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced July 31. This is the earliest in the year that the mosquito-borne virus has been found in birds, according to a news release from Maine CDC.
Maine resident tests positive for West Nile virus - Press Herald
Sep 17, 2024 · A Mainer with no recent history of traveling outside the state tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials said Tuesday. Though the state is awaiting confirmation from the U.S....
West Nile Virus detected in bird from Portland, Maine
Aug 21, 2024 · PORTLAND, Maine — The city of Portland announced Wednesday that a bird in the area has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive result was discovered through routine surveillance conducted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.