An interaction between a tough economy, the environment, and emerging infectious diseases, from the Associated Press: Foreclosures are increasing West Nile virus dangers because of stagnant swimming pools behind abandoned homes. The foul pools are breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which can pass West Nile to humans and horses. The spike in mosquitoes comes earlier than the usual summertime appearance of the pest.
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District got 288 service requests last month, nearly double the 145 in May 2007....
Hello, my name is culex quinquefasciatus, I'll be your vector for today. On the menu is West Nile virus. Shot by Jim Gathany, Centers for Disease Control, Wikimedia Commons
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