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Information on The West Nile Virus

Do-It-Yourself Screened Enclosures

The following information is for the benefit of our customers only. It is in no way intended as a definitive medical, or biological opinion from Patio Concepts Inc. The West Nile virus has been plaguing much of the United States and Canada for the past several years now. It is real and the average household should be informed.

We have provided this information and many links so that you may investigate this potential threat further.
Any questions about the West Nile virus should be directed to your local or Provincial Department of Health.

Federal and Provincial Health Department
West Nile Virus Web Links

Federal Government Atlantic Canada

Central Canada Western Canada Northern Canada

Note: The sites below are not Patio Concepts sites and will be opened in a new browser window.
Patio Concepts Inc. and Patio Concepts Inc. are not responsible for the content of web
pages found at these links. Links to nonfederal organizations are provided solely as a
service to our users. These links do not indicate an endorsement of these organizations
by Patio Concepts Inc. or the federal or provincial governments.

About West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus that is found in wild birds and carried by mosquitoes. It was first identified in
the province of West Nile, Uganda in 1937. Since then it has been identified in Egypt, Asia, Israel, South Africa, parts of Europe and Australia. In 1999, it was present in the United States for the first time, and in the summer
of 2001 was discovered in birds in southern Ontario. Cases have since begun to appear in other Provinces.

West Nile virus affects wild birds, mainly Crows and Blue Jays, and can be transmitted to humans through
the bite of a mosquito.

The risk to humans is very low

• Most people who get infected with West Nile virus do not get sick.

• Those most at risk include persons over 50, and those persons with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms include:

• mild fever

• headache

• stiff neck

• muscle weakness

• skin rash and swollen lymph glands.

In rare cases, the illness may be more serious causing encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
There is no specific treatment and no vaccine against West Nile virus.

Government of Canada
Health Canada - West Nile Virus Web Site
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/westnile/index.html

Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Health and Community Services
- Contact Information Only -
http://www.gov.nl.ca/health/contact/default.htm

Prince Edward Island
Ministry of Health and Social Services
http://www.gov.pe.ca/hss/westnile/

Nova Scotia
Department of Health
http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/opmoh/wnile.htm

New Brunswick
Ministry of Health and Wellness
http://www1.gnb.ca/0600/west_nile_public/index-e.asp

Interactive Information Flash Site
http://www.wnvirus.info/

Manitoba
Manitoba Health
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv/

Alberta
Alberta Health and Wellness
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/public/WNv/Index.html

British Columbia
Ministry of Health Services
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/pho/wnv.html

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