Viral Encephalitis Testing Program

Program Information

Links

• Encephalitis Testing Laboratory
• Arbovirus Infections
• Arbovirus Reports
• Collection & Submission
• Related Information
• Publications

The La Crosse virus

Contact Us

Lab Director: Kirsten St.George, MAppSc, PhD
Lab Supervisor: Kay Escuyer, PhD
Telephone: (518) 474-4177

Certification Information

CLIA # 33D2005937
PFI # 8523

Lacrosse encephalitis virus detected in New York State (1959 - 2005)

Cases sorted by highlighted counties (mosquito pool isolation):

• Erie -- 2004
• Niagara -- 1998
• Orange -- 2005
• Rockland -- 1969
• 11 mosquito pools (3 in 1974, 5 in 1976, 3 in 1977) from unknown counties.

Cases sorted by highlighted counties (human case):

• Jefferson -- 1998
• Queens -- 1997
• Westchester -- 1978