• How to Test for and Report West Nile Virus 
• Health Alerts 
• Infection Control Protocol 
• Other Resources 

We encourage physicians to seek consultation with the New York City Poison Control Center (NYC PCC) if they suspect a patient may have pesticide poisoning. A confirmed or suspected pesticide poisoning is reportable under the provisions of the New York City Health Code and the New York State Sanitary Code. Providers must report such poisonings to:

• NYC PCC at 212-764-7667 (212-POISONS) and to
• New York State Department of Health, Pesticide Poisoning Registry (800)-322-6850.

How to Test for and Report West Nile Virus

• Guidelines for West Nile Virus Testing and Reporting Cases of Viral Encephalitis and Meningitis (PDF)(NYCDOHMH: June, 2012)
• New York State Department of Health Viral Encephalitis Testing Program Information (PDF)
• New York State Department of Health - Collection and Submission of Specimens for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis Testing Instructions (PDF)
• New York State Department of Health - Infectious Diseases Requisition Form (PDF)
• New York State Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis Case Report Form (PDF)
• Universal Reporting Form (URF) (PDF) (NYCDOHMH: September, 2009)
• Clinical Guidelines (CDC)
• Laboratory Guidelines (CDC)

Health Alerts and Advisories Archive

• 2012 Alert #8: West Nile Virus Advisory (June 28, 2012)

Infection Control Protocol

• Preventing Transmission of WNV Through Transfusion or Transplantation (FDA: May, 2003)

More Resources

• CDC 
• NYS DOH 

Last Updated: October 3, 2012