West Nile virus – Evidence in Alberta 2008
2008 Summary
Surveillance Report 2008
Human cases
There was one confirmed travel-related case of West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (WN Non-NS) reported in Alberta in 2008. For more information read the 2008 summary report.
Mosquito pools
The mosquito program ran from June 22 to August 23, of which 282 Culex tarsalis mosquito pools were tested. No positive pools were found in Alberta in 2008.
| Week | Date | Number of Pools Tested |
Number of Culex Pools Positive for WNv |
| 34 | August 17–23 | 38 | 0 |
| 33 | August 10–16 | 32 | 0 |
| 32 | August 3–9 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 | July 27 – August 2 | 45 | 0 |
| 30 | July 20–26 | 46 | 0 |
| 29 | July 13–19 | 30 | 0 |
| 28 | July 6–12 | 11 | 0 |
| 27 | June 29 – July 5 | 22 | 0 |
| 26 | June 22–28 | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 282 | 0 |
Horses tested
For more information on horse testing, visit the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development website.
