Abstract
Among 397 homeless participants studied, the overall West Nile virus (WNV) seroprevalence was 6.8%. Risk factors for WNV infection included being homeless >1 year, spending >6 hours outside daily, regularly taking mosquito precautions, and current marijuana use. Public health interventions need to be directed toward this high-risk population.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Humans
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Ill-Housed Persons / statistics & numerical data*
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Male
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Marijuana Smoking
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Middle Aged
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Mosquito Control
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Odds Ratio
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Risk Factors
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Texas / epidemiology
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West Nile Fever / epidemiology*