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West Nile Virus: Information for Providers

How to Test for and Report West Nile Virus

Testing and Reporting Guidelines for Cases of West Nile Virus and Other Arboviral Infections (PDF, July 2023)

NYS Department of Health Viral Encephalitis Testing Program

Information About the Program

Collection and Submission of Specimens for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis Testing Instructions (PDF)

Infectious Disease Requisition (IDR) Form (DOH-4463)

Pesticide Poisoning

If you suspect a patient may have pesticide poisoning, you must report the case to both:

NYC Poison Control Center, by calling 212-POISONS (212-764-7667)

NYS Pesticide Poisoning Registry, by calling 800-322-6850

Additional Resources

CDC: West Nile Virus

AABB: West Nile Virus Biovigilance Network

More Information

West Nile Virus: Positive Mosquitoes

West Nile Virus: Summary Data

Mosquitoes