West Nile Meningoencephalitis

A Mother’s Plea To The First Lady

Ebonie Conner, mother of a teen battling the effects of the West Nile Virus, said she may soon have the chance to change people’s perceptions about the virus.

2013/05/06

Teen Back In Hospital: West Nile To Blame?

Jordon Conner has spent the last few days in a wheelchair.

2012/10/14

North Texas Doctor Starts West Nile Virus Support Group

West Nile Virus nearly killed Dr. Don Read seven years ago. When he recovered, the Dallas colorectal surgeon formed a support group. Now, because of all the cases this year, he’s re-starting the group next week.

CBS 11–2012/09/03

Dallas County West Nile-Related Deaths Climbing

The number of Dallas County residents who have died from West Nile Virus related health issues now stands at 12. Officials say the hospital patient lived in the 75060 zip code.

2012/08/27

Jordan Conner of Arlington is recovering from the West Nile virus. (CBS 11 News)

Arlington Teen Recovering From Rare West Nile Strain

Jordan Conner not only has West Nile, but also a rare strain that caused her brain to swell. Her mother thinks the infected mosquito came from a creek behind their house.

2012/08/13

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