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West Nile Virus Disease : Causes

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West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda in eastern Africa. It was first discovered in the United States in the summer of 1999 in New York.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
When a person is infected with West Nile virus, usually via a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus, it is unlikely that the individual will develop symptoms. Of the infected individuals that develop symptoms, there are either mild or ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
West Nile virus is a disease spread by mosquitos. The condition ranges from mild to severe.West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda in eastern Africa.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
The West Nile virus is an arbovirus(meaning it is spread by mosquitos, ticks, or other arthropods) that can cause infections in animals and humans; in some cases, the infections can lead to fatal meningitis or encephalitis, which are inflammations...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Detailed information on West Nile virus, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment
Source:StayWell
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