Abstract

The Sharp Rise of West Nile Virus in Texas, 2012
Track: Health and Human Services
Authors: Leon Kincy

West Nile Virus infection cases were at most lethal levels nationwide, in 2012, since the disease arrived in the US in 1999, and Texas was the state with both the most incidences of infection and fatalities. As of September 18, 2012 Texas had approximately 1/3 of all incidences as well as approximately 1/3 of fatalities, while having approximately 8% of the US population. Our study of Texas produced a mean age of death of 77.92 years, and nearly 55% of those infected in Texas were men. Our analysis shows what parts of Texas were most affected.