A News 3 report, "West Nile Virus returns to Las Vegas", aired on July 29. Jesse Corona reported on the discovery of the West Nile Virus in the wetlands near Sam Boyd Stadium and the use of a fish, Gambusia Affinis, to eat mosquito larvae in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.
Here are some resources about the West Nile Virus:
Southern Nevada Health District. "Mosquito Control."
Nevada Dept. of Agriculture. "West Nile Virus."
U.S. Centers for Disease Control. "West Nile Virus." Includes data on number of cases nationwide.
Medline Plus. "West Nile Virus." This page includes links to many valuable resources on topics such as prevention, screening, clinical trials -- as well as journal articles and images.
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