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Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help treat West Nile virus infection. Standard hospital care may help decrease the risk of complications in severe illness. Research trials are under way to determine whether ribavirin, an antiviral drug used to ...[read article]

Tests for West Nile Virus Disease

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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) West Nile Virus IgM Antibody Level Test
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) West Nile Virus RNA Test
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Serum West Nile Virus IgM Antibody Test
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Serum West Nile Virus RNA Test
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a laboratory test to examine a sample of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is a clear, watery liquid...  More
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Lumbar puncture (LP) is the technique of using a needle to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the spinal canal. CSF is the clear, watery liquid that protects t...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an...  More
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Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test  More
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ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunoassay. It is a commonly used laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood.  More
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Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve.  More
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Viral Culture Test
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Medical Procedures for West Nile Virus Disease

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Airway management involves ensuring that the patient has a patent airway through which effective ventilation can take place.  More
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached...  More
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Prescribed Medications for West Nile Virus Disease

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INTERFERON ALFA-2b (in ter FEER on AL fa 2 b) is a man-made protein. Natural interferons are produced in the body to help the immune system fight viral infections a...  More
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