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Bookmark or Share- West Nile virus - WikipediaWest Nile virus (WNV) is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes West Nile fever. It is a member of the family Flaviviridae, from the genus Flavivirus, which also contains the Zika virus, dengue virus, and yellow fever virus. The virus is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, mostly species of Culex.
- West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland ClinicWest 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).
- About West Nile | West Nile Virus | CDC - Centers for Disease Control ...West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. It is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Cases of West Nile occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall.
- West Nile Virus | West Nile Virus | CDC - Centers for Disease Control ...Learn how to treat and prevent West Nile virus disease. Learn the clinical signs and symptoms of West Nile virus disease. Know what tests to order to diagnose West Nile virus infection. Know the cause of West Nile virus disease and how it is transmitted. Link to additional information about West Nile virus in the United States.
- West Nile: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment - CDCWest 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.
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