Abstract
We conducted an epidemiologic analysis to document West Nile virus infections among humans in Texas, USA, during 2002-2011. West Nile virus has become endemic to Texas; the number of reported cases increased every 3 years. Risk for infection was greatest in rural northwestern Texas, where Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are the predominant mosquito species.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Animals
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Culex / virology
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Endemic Diseases*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Insect Vectors / virology
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Longitudinal Studies
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Retrospective Studies
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Seasons
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Texas / epidemiology
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West Nile Fever / epidemiology*
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West Nile Fever / virology
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West Nile virus / physiology*