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West Nile Virus

West Nile virus forms a part of the JE (Japanese encephalitis) viruses that can be found in temperate and tropical regions. This virus primarily infects birds; however, it is also known to infect rabbits, squirrels, skunks, cats, dogs, chipmunks, horses and humans as well.

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How can people protect themselves from West Nile Virus?

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Use mosquito spray and sleep under mosquito nets if sleeping outdoors.

Where is West Nile Virus most likely to be found?

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Check with the CDC to see the most current areas are found.

See related link for the most current numbers.

Will west nile virus affect the heart or the organs?

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most mammals or warm blooded animals because for west nile to spread it needs some kind of body heat

What is the chance of getting the west nile virus?

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Your chance of getting ebola depends on where you live and when and where you travel. If you live in a place with easy access to good health care, and you take care of yourself and stay healthy, you will likely not contract ebola unless you swap bodily fluids with an infected person. Your chance of contracting ebola goes up if you live in a place without health care access or if you're very unhealthy. Still, in every circumstance, in order to contract ebola, you have to somehow share bodily fluids with an infected person.

Is there a treatment for west nile virus?

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  • No vaccine or specific antiviral treatments for West Nile virus infection are available.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers can be used to reduce fever and relieve some symptoms
  • In severe cases, patients often need to be hospitalized to receive supportive treatment, such as intravenous fluids, pain medication, and nursing care.

West Nile virus-rna or DNA?

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Ebola is a retrovirus so the genetic material is single-stranded RNA (ssRNA)

How do horses get west Nile virus?

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West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and/or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). Outbreaks of WNV have occurred in Egypt, Asia, Israel, Africa, and some parts of Europe and Australia. The virus was first found in the U.S. in the fall of 1999 in New York City and has since spread nationwide.

Most horses bitten by carrier mosquitoes do not develop disease. Of those that do, approximately one-third develop severe disease and die or are so affected that euthanasia is required. The incubation period - or the time between the bite of an infected mosquito and when clinical signs appear ranges from three to 14 days. Although most horses do not usually develop clinical signs of WNV infection, horses that do become ill vary in symptoms from mild signs to serious and near death. Typical signs include muscle trembling; skin twitching; ataxia (incoordination, stumbling, limb weakness) that either appears suddenly or appears gradually and worsens; sleepiness; dullness; listlessness; facial paralysis (droopy eyelids, lower lip); difficulty with urination and defecation; and an inability to rise. Some horses may develop mild fevers, blindness, seizures, and other signs. WNV may cross the placenta from mother to gestating foal. Horses can not spread the disease to humans, but humans are susceptible to the disease if bitten by a carrier mosquito. No transfusion related horse illnesses have been reported. However, human to human transmission via blood transfusions has been confirmed, so this method of transmission is possible in horses.

How long has west nile virus been in the us?

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the west nile virus was carried in mosquitoes. they would bite someone then move on through the states

Does west nile virus spread easily?

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Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall.WNV is not spread through casual contact such as touching or kissing a person with the virus.In a very small number of cases, WNV also has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, breastfeeding and even during pregnancy from mother to baby.Most often, WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread WNV to humans and other animals when they bite

How can you Die from West Nile Virus?

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West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, and can infect people, horses, many types of birds, and some other animals. Most people who become infected with West Nile virus will have either no symptoms or only mild ones. However, on rare occasions, West Nile virus infection can result in severe and sometimes fatal illnesses. There is no evidence to suggest that West Nile virus can be spread from person to person or from animal to person.

What are some West Nile virus symptoms for horses?

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West Nile Virus usually has typical neurological symptoms. Such as an usual or weak gate, tremors, loss of coordination and balance. Initially though the horse may only be lethargic, have a fever, loss of appetite and a rapid pulse. It would be important to determine that these symptoms are not caused from other conditions such as Encephalitis and or EPM. Check out the related link below for more info.

Can dogs and cats be infected with West Nile virus?

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There are relatively few cases of dogs and cats becoming infected with WNV.

How long can the symptoms last when you are diagnosed with west nile virus?

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West Nile Virus is caused by being bit by infected mosquitoes. Some people experience no symptoms, and for others, symptoms usually begin 2 to 15 days following a bite. The virus lasts anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the person.

What is the most common injury due to the west Nile virus?

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West Nile encephalitis (inflammation of the brain); West Nile meningitis (inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord); or West Nile meningoencephalitis

Can the West Nile virus be transferred through intercourse?

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no you cannot get west nile virus from intercourse, if you want more information on it go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv_factsheet.htm

How many people died of West Nile?

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a few too many

How do doctors know you got the west nile virus?

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A docton can confirm WNV by taking & analyzing blood tests. If it is a serious then a doctor may give you a Lumbar Puncture (spinial tap). This is when a needle is inserted in your lower spinial coard, and extracts fluids to test. Another way is Brain Imaging. in some cases, but not all, a CT or a MRI scan can reveal brain inflammatory and

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sometimes all of the above do not show a result. in my case it took three months for my blood work to finally show that I had WNV. Most doctors are under the belief of what you have stated as the only answer...thank goodness my doctor kept trying....

How many people catch west nile virus every year?

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1,590 causes but 66 deaths