West Nile Red Silk Tie

Description

The mission of every Infectious Awareables tie is to generate interest, discussion, even excitement about serious public health issues such as this silk West Nile tie in charcoal. Believing that humor can be a powerful educational tool, Infectious Awareables neckties take an atypical, slightly irreverent approach to some very serious subjects. Shop and take pride in knowing that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to disease research/education. "Start the Conversation!" West Nile Virus is a flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes after feeding on infected birds. In severe cases, WNV can induce encephalitis and cause the death of its human host. While it may have started on the West Nile (how can they tell it wasn't the East?), it's now a permanently established resident of the Western Hemisphere. Warnings may be posted in public areas where standing water is common. Enjoy that round of golf! A back-of-tie "Awareness Note" and a source citation are incorporated in the pattern design, which reads: "West Nile virus is a flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes after feeding on infected birds. In severe cases, WNV can induce encephalitis and cause death of its human host. The continued expansion of West Nile virus in the U.S. indicates that it is now permanently established in the Western Hemisphere." "Original images courtesy of Richard J. Kuhn, Ph.D. and Suchetana Mukhopadyay, Ph.D." Note: IA contributes a portion of proceeds to research, education or support associated with important non-profit public health agencies and organizations. Imported.