How did public health officials in New York determine mosquitoes were the likely carrier of the deadly virus? .How do you think West Nile virus, which was first identified in the West Nile District of Uganda, might have been brought to the United States?

.Discuss why it might be good public policy for health officials and veterinarians to share data.

A) the public health officials of New York were able to determine that mosquitoes were the likely carrier of the deadly West Nile Virus from the information provided by a physician at a local hospital who reported the first case albeit with a faulty diagnosis.

B) Mode of transference of the virus to the US is uncertain.

C) Data sharing is crucial for attaining and maintaining health security.

Explanation:

A) According to the US. Government Accountability Office, once the physician reported the diagnosis which also came to the fore along with the information that birds were dying they commenced two separate investigations into both occurrences. The investigations helped to identify the virus.      

B) WNV - West Nile Virus is said to have entered the US through mosquitoes or birds. The mode of transference or transportation remains uncertain.

C) The exchange of data is important for improving public health and helps to initiate quality action on public health. It allows for regional cooperation, capacity building, insight into the success of the public health system, and enhanced risk management and control of infectious diseases.