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Bookmark or Share- West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Treatment & PreventionWest Nile is a virus that spreads through mosquito bites. Most people infected with West Nile virus don’t have symptoms. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms like fever, rash and muscle aches. Rarely, West Nile can cause serious brain and spinal cord inflammation (encephalitis and meningitis).
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms of West Nile Virus DiseaseWest Nile virus (WNV) can cause an acute febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis, encephalitis, and acute flaccid myelitis. The incubation period ranges from 2–14 days but can be longer in immunocompromised persons.
- West Nile Virus | West Nile Virus | CDC - Centers for Disease ...West Nile virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes. Learn about areas at risk, the illness it causes, and ways to prevent becoming infected. View All For Everyone.
- West Nile: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment | West Nile Virus ...West Nile virus can result in febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis. If you think you or a family member might have West Nile virus disease (West Nile), talk with your health care provider. There is no specific treatment for West Nile. Rest, fluids, and pain medications may relieve symptoms.
- Westnile.ca.gov | California West Nile Virus WebsiteWest Nile virus is the most common and serious vector-borne disease in California. There have been more than 8,000 human cases and nearly 400 deaths reported in California since 2003. The mosquitoes that spread WNV are found throughout the state.
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