GIANT MICROBES
WEST NILE (West Nile Virus)

Reason to hate Mosquitoes # 31,804--WEST NILE VIRUS

It is best to avoid some families, like the Flaviviridaes.  This group of miscreants includes Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, Zika Virus, and the star of this listing, WEST NILE VIRUS. First identified in Uganda in 1937, it found its way to North America by 1999.  While its primary hosts are birds, it is known to infect populations of horses and other mammals, as well as reptiles.  So, what do birds, horses, and other living creatures all have in common?  BLOOD, which attracts mosquitoes, most commonly of the Culex pipiens variety, as far as this virus's story goes.  As a hungry female mosquito feasts on the blood of one infected creature, thus becoming a carrier, it can then pass along the virus as it feasts on its next victim, and the circle grows.  Most infected humans experience little to no effects, while 20% may develop mild symptoms.  However, less than 1% may develop much more severe symptoms, such as Encephalitis or Meningitis, which can lead to death.  Crows, Blue Jays, and other related species, are killed by infection, so dead birds in an area should be taken as a warning that WEST NILE VIRUS may have moved into the neighborhood.  Don't be in deNILE.  THIS Eye of Horus does NOT bring good health!

# 1 Reason to hate Mosquitoes--THEY!  SUCK!  YOUR!  BLOOD!

All new materials ONLY

Stuffed with Polyester Fibers

Approximately 3 3/4" tall, 4" at its widest, and 4" deep

Each Giant Microbes tag contains a photo of the actual microbe, taken through a microscope,
as well as educational, interesting, and important information inside.
 
Giant Microbes--a million times actual size!
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A NOTE ABOUT GIANT MICROBES:  We carry almost the complete line of Giant Microbes products (including many retired designs) and have since the company first began.  It is going to take a while for us to get them all up and listed on here but we ARE working on it.  In the meantime...if you need any that we haven't listed on here yet, feel free to write and ask about our prices and availability.  Yes, we usually have plenty!

IMPORTANT: When these are sent to us from Giant Microbes, depending on the quantity of our order, sometimes they are individually bagged and sometimes they are bulk bagged but NOT individually.  When we mail yours out, each WILL be safely wrapped inside either a factory-sealed bag or a new plastic shopping bag to help protect it from the elements as it travels to you.  As these are filled with polyester fibers, it can and will probably be packed tightly for shipping so if it appears a little "squished" when it arrives, it may just need to be shaken and "fluffed" upon removal from its mailing box.  PLEASE, for the safety of your new friend, do NOT cut or puncture the box with any sharp objects!

These are original, fully licensed designs that I am selling for $19.95 each which includes free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.  You can combine this with other items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped.  This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items.  International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount (WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT!) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or other import charges.  Any questions?  Contact me.