West Nile Virus Research Paper

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Significance	Student has chosen a disease of great significance in the United States and has presented evidence of high prevalence, high incidence, many years of potential life lost or an epidemic
Burden of Disease/ Distribution and Prevalence	Clear explanation of the prevalence, incidence and distribution of the disease by gender, age, ethnicity, income and other important variables
Identifies Risk Factors	Includes behavioral, occupational and environmental risk factors. Correctly identifies risk factors. Relies on multiple credible sources.
Use of primary and secondary data	Correctly identifies and uses primary and secondary data for assessment of the disease.
Writing Style	All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. All sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis. Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
Referencing	Citations and references are in proper APA format. Ample sources are cited. All claims are supported with a professional reference.

1. Arial 12 point font.

2. References are to be cited using the APA Style Manual.

3. Include Abstract

4. Double space must be at least 2,500 words.

5. Please cite all the information use for the scholar sources.

6. Attach all scholarly sources use for the assignment.

Be sure to include:

· Title page

· Introduction to the problem and its significance. Either a chronic non-communicable disease or a communicable disease that is of great significance in the United States.

· Description of burden of disease/distribution including the demographic of the population at risk.

· Describe prevalence and risk factors or protective factors (if any) for this disease.

· State what is currently done to prevent this disease or its progression in those affected? Each paper should reflect the application of knowledge and skill, and source credibility.

· Are there any screening programs to detect this disease early? If yes, please elaborate on the validity and reliability of the current screening tests.

· Are there any therapeutic drugs or treatment strategies in place for curing this disease? If yes, please elaborate on their effectiveness.

· Conclusion. State your recommendations on how to improve the preventive strategies for this population at risk.

Reference page (not part of page count) use at least 5 scholarly sources; websites may be included but are not to be included as scholarly sources.