Welcome to the West Nile Virus Resource Center

This webpage serves as an educational resource for West Nile virus. West Nile virus in caused by a Flavivirus which is spread by mosquitoes. The Q & A section answers common questions you may have about the disease. This site also has information about simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. In addition to the information we have provided, we encourage you to visit the links to other mosquito-borne diseases.

West Nile Virus Links

What is West Nile virus?

West Nile virus Q & A

Proper Use of Insect Repellents (Q & A)

2007 Maine Mosquito Surveillance

Arbovirus Resource Center

For concerns about diagnosis or treatment of vector-borne diseases please contact a health care provider.
To report a case of vector-borne disease, please call: 1-800-821-5821 or fax 1-800-293-7534
For questions about vector-borne disease surveillance please email: amy.sonricker@maine.gov