Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 So what do all of you think about the West Nile virus? I live in Illinois, which has been hit the hardest, so it's kinda scary around here. I'm particularly curious about the diagnosis of West Nile. How exactly do scientists/doctors know, OTHER than symptoms, that it is West Nile? Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 - " Mindy Behymer " <mindy > I'm particularly curious about the diagnosis of West Nile. How exactly > do scientists/doctors know, OTHER than symptoms, that it is West Nile? I don't know that, but I know there is NOT a test to determine if it's present in donated blood. Might be another catch-all diagnosis, huh? I know I won't get it or any virus because I drink water (almost exclusively) laced with stabilized oxygen --- a particularly strong brand. I don't sell it and the lady I get it from doesn't have a web site, so is it safe to tell you the brand? I have settled on Ion by Arloxy. It's stronger and seemingly more effective than the other 4 brands I've tried IMO. I have dogs, a cat and a duck. I put it in their feed and water too. Starris --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.389 / Virus Database: 220 - Release 9/16/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 - " Mindy Behymer " <mindy " get well " Friday, September 20, 2002 2:58 PM west nile? > So what do all of you think about the West Nile virus? I live in > Illinois, which has been hit the hardest, so it's kinda scary around > here. > > I'm particularly curious about the diagnosis of West Nile. How exactly > do scientists/doctors know, OTHER than symptoms, that it is West Nile? > > Mindy We have West Nile virus down here in New Orleans as well. From what little I have observed, those getting the virus have poor diets & probably have poor immune systems. Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 we had 2 cases locally this week. A woman in her 40's in the area of King of Prussia, PA who was treated and doing well, and a woman in her 70's in Philly died today. BonnieB In a message dated 9/20/2002 8:02:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, angelprincessjo writes: << ndy, Reports indicate that many of those infected are elderly and many are recent organ recipients. There is a probable link, according to some recent news sources. apparently the virus was transmitted during the procedure and the media is playing with it, not reassuring the public regarding their risk. JoAnn Guest angelprincessjo Friendsforhealthnaturally DietaryTipsForHBP http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html In Gettingwell, Mindy Behymer <mindy@l...> wrote: > So what do all of you think about the West Nile virus? I live in > Illinois, which has been hit the hardest, so it's kinda scary around > here. > > I'm particularly curious about the diagnosis of West Nile. How exactly > do scientists/doctors know, OTHER than symptoms, that it is West Nile? > > Mindy >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 Hi Mindy! My view is that the excessive media attention is unwarrented. I think there's a strategy involved, to scare people into accepting vaccinations or consenting to malathion sprays of neighbourhoods. Exotic viruses like this may have origins in laboratories. The objective? The effects of vaccinations (just read the contents & be sick), and neurotoxicity of malathion, ought to clarify. Are there ways to be safe? I don't honestly know, but you'll likely get more responses, and some good suggestions of where to look on the Net. Work that " search engine " ! Good luck! Steve Mindy Behymer wrote: > So what do all of you think about the West Nile virus? I live in > Illinois, which has been hit the hardest, so it's kinda scary around > here. > > I'm particularly curious about the diagnosis of West Nile. How exactly > do scientists/doctors know, OTHER than symptoms, that it is West Nile? > > Mindy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2002 Report Share Posted September 21, 2002 ---Mindy, Reports indicate that many of those infected are elderly and many are recent organ recipients. There is a probable link, according to some recent news sources. apparently the virus was transmitted during the procedure and the media is playing with it, not reassuring the public regarding their risk. JoAnn Guest angelprincessjo Friendsforhealthnaturally DietaryTipsForHBP http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html In Gettingwell, Mindy Behymer <mindy@l...> wrote: > So what do all of you think about the West Nile virus? I live in > Illinois, which has been hit the hardest, so it's kinda scary around > here. > > I'm particularly curious about the diagnosis of West Nile. How exactly > do scientists/doctors know, OTHER than symptoms, that it is West Nile? > > Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 I guess it depends upon how you look at it, though OVER ALLY when looking at the WNV as a WHOLE I would not consider IL as the hardest hit state. I agree that it seems to be the already less than healthy that are being far harder hit with this virus. I also agree that there are other issues I find far more serious to worry about than WNV, though it does make for good " news. " I too wonder how much truth there is to the opinion that the story makes for good brainwashing to herd people into accepting both spraying & shots! What tune was it that the pied piper played... Do yourself & the environment a favor & put up a few bat houses! Wonder why the media is not pushing this avenue of NATURAL prevention??? They are telling us to revaccinate our horses every 4 months now for WNV. *ugh* Vache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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