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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)As of November 2005 the H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza has not been detected in North America. --- There is No Current Pandemic Influenza Outbreak ---
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Chronic Wasting Disease
Currently, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has not been detected in Nevada, and state wildlife officials are urging residents heading out of state to hunt deer and elk to process their game before bringing it back home to reduce the risk of introducing the disease into the the state. Learn more about CWD in Nevada.
West Nile Virus
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Chronic Wasting Disease MP3
11/25/05West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). WNV is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is spread when a mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird that carries the virus. Learn more about WNV.
Trichomoniasis - Wild Dove Disease
05/20/05
NDOW Urges Residents to Stop Feeding Wild Birds
Trichomoniasis is a disease that affects mourning doves and other wild birds. It is not transmissible to humans. It is caused by a microorganism that exists naturally. Doves are particularly susceptible to this disease and outbreaks are may be seen in late winter/ spring. When this occurs, birds commonly die at or near feeders or water sources, where the disease can be easily transmitted between doves.Visit the National Wildlife Health Center Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases for more detailed information.
Contaminated feed is suspected to be a significant source of disease transmission. Therefore, fresh feed should be placed in bird feeders frequently, if it is practical. Platforms and other surfaces where feed may collect, including the area under feeders, should be frequently decontaminated with 10 percent solution of household bleach in water, preferably just prior to placing clean feed in the feeder.
