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West Nile is caused by West Nile Virus.

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Is the west nile viral or bacterial?

Viral/Virus


West Nile Fever a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause inflammation of the brain was first isolated in the West Nile district of what country in 1937?

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What is a flu-lIke symptoms and can spread to the spinal cord?

It could be various infectious diseases and involvement with the spinal cord is indication to see a health care professional urgently, especially if fever is high. These symptoms could be due to viral infection or bacterial infection. Some of the conditions that can cause this are West Nile Virus, meningitis, and encephalitis (bacterial or viral). A fever and stiff or sore neck or spine should be evaluated by a professional.


Do horses get West Nile Virus?

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What desert is west of the Nile?

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How do you get west nile fever?

you get west nile by mosquitoes.


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Erythema Infectiosum, Arthritis due to Rubella, Human Herpesvirus, Mosquito-borne Viral Encephalitis, Tick-borne Viral Encephalitis, Phlebotomus Fever, Tick-borne Fever, West Nile Fever, Viral Hepatitis, Mumps, Rabies, Chlamydiae.


What are the demographics of West Nile virus infection?

The West Nile virus can infect males and females with equal frequency. There is no known predilection for people of specific ethnic backgrounds. People over 50 years old are at the highest risk of having serious illness.


What are several bacterial diseases of humans?

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Are there any other names for west Nile?

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How does west nile virus reproduce?

The virus attaches to the cell via a receptor, enters the cell, and releases nucleocapsid. The viral RNA is translated into three structural and seven non-structural proteins. The positive viral RNA is then translated into negative RNA and this acts as a template for synthesis of more viral positive RNA.