(2006-10-04) What is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus is a virus commonly found in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East. It is not known how long it has been in the United States, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe the virus probably has been in the eastern United States since early summer 1999.
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(2005-03-16) Indoor Water
Conservation Tips General
• Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it. Use
it to water your indoor plants or garden.
• Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. One drop per second wastes
2,700 gallons of water per year!
2003-01-05) What is rabies?
Rabies is a viral infection that affects the nervous system of mammals. It invariably causes swelling of the brain and death after a relatively short illness.
How is rabies transmitted?
The rabies virus is found in the nervous tissue of infected mammals.