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West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitos and causes an illness that ranges from mild to severe. Mild, flu-like illness is often called West Nile fever. More severe forms of disease, which can be life-threatening, may...
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Symptoms
Mild disease, generally called West Nile fever, has some or all of the following symptoms: Fever; Headache; Back pain; ...
Causes
West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda in eastern Africa. It was first identified in the United States ...
Tests
Signs of West Nile virus infection are similar to those of other viral infections. There is nothing that can be found o...
Treatments
Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help treat West Nile virus infection. Standard hospi...
Complications
Complications from mild West Nile virus infection are extremely rare. Complications from severe West Nile virus infecti...
Prevention
The best way to prevent West Nile virus infection is to avoid mosquito bites. Using mosquito-repellant products contain...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms of West Nile virus infection, particularly if you may ha...
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