West Nile Virus
Welcome to the Washtenaw County West Nile virus site! Follow the links
below to learn more about the virus, including how to prevent
yourself, your family, and your community members from becoming
infected.
- Dead Bird Reporting & Testing
- West Nile Virus Activity in Washtenaw County
- General West Nile Virus Information
- West Nile Virus Fact Sheets
- For More Information
Dead Bird Reporting &
Testing
We map the locations of all dead bird reports in Washtenaw County. In addition, we may be interested in testing freshly dead crows, ravens or blue jays. To report a dead bird, please do one of the following:
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Call the Washtenaw County West Nile Virus Hotline at (734) 544-6750
-OR-
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Enter the information on the State of Michigan Sick or Dead Bird & Mammal Reporting Website
West Nile Virus Activity in Washtenaw County - 2008
Graph of 2008 Dead Bird Reports
Map of 2008 Dead Bird Reports
|
Birds Submitted* |
Birds Positive** |
Horse Cases |
Human Cases: WNV Fever |
Human Cases: Neuroinvasive |
|
9 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
*Birds tested include crows, ravens and blue jays.
**Positive zip code: 48103, 48104, 48108, 48111, and 48160
Archive of West Nile Virus Activity
(2002-2007)
For More Information:
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State of Michigan Official West Nile Virus Website - West Nile Virus information for the State of Michigan, including an on-line form for reporting dead birds
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CDC: West Nile Virus - General information, local outbreak information, control issues, and more
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USGS: West Nile Virus - U.S. and state maps showing areas of reported activity
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EPA: Pesticide Division - Information about mosquito control, including larvicides, insect repellent, and other pesticides
Page updated 10/2/08
