West Nile Virus — Not a Passing Phenomenon

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As private citizens and as public health professionals, we are enthralled by the new, the unknown, and the catastrophic. This is especially true for epidemics that appear suddenly, spread rapidly, and cause severe illness. History and literature provide many examples of how the effects of microbes have helped to win and lose wars and to make and break governments, mesmerizing the media and the public. Unfortunately, despite successful battles against microbial diseases early in the 20th century, the oft-repeated declaration that the war had been won was premature. The resulting decline in preparedness was followed by a resurgence of infectious . . .

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