West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes
West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.
Bird receiving oral swab for West Nile virus testing.(photo credit: REINA SIKKEMA, CREATIVE COMMONS)ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICHUpdated: