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West Nile Virus causes disease such as encephalopathy. The virus is carried by mosquitoes.
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The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, particularly of the Culex species. Birds are the main reservoir of the virus, and mosquitoes become infected by feeding on infected birds. It is not directly transmitted between humans.
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What is the Scientific name of west nile virus?
The Scientific name of the West Nile Virus is Flavivirus. Also, it's Classification is: Group: Group IV Family: Flaviridae Genus: Flavivirus Species: West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitos and mammals and birds can get sick from it.
What is the scientific name for west nile virus?
the genus name is Flavivirus , when written or typed correctly, comes first and is capitalized and italicized.There is usually a species which comes second. I don't know what it is for west nile virus. However it is not capitalized and italicized.
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What virus causes flu like symptoms and can spread to the spinal cord and brain?
west nile virus
What causes west nile?
The West Nile Virus is commonly caused by being bit by an infected mosquito. These infected mosquitoes typically spread the virus when biting a human, horse, or other animal.
Who discovered the West Nile Virus?
Woman in Ugandawest nile virus
Is west nile a DNA or RNA virus?
West Nile virus is a virus with a single stranded RNA genome (ssRNA)
Is west nile a viral or bacterial illness?
West Nile is caused by West Nile Virus.
What is an interesting virus?
West-Nile virus
Are there any other names for west Nile?
west Nile virus
Why mosquito is harmful?
Because they carry west Nile virus which causes severe abdominal pain and diarrhea
How many people catch west nile virus every year?
1,590 causes but 66 deaths
What is the Scientific name of west nile virus?
The Scientific name of the West Nile Virus is Flavivirus. Also, it's Classification is: Group: Group IV Family: Flaviridae Genus: Flavivirus Species: West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitos and mammals and birds can get sick from it.
Can you get the west nile virus from a tick?
No, West Nile Virus is not transmitted by ticks, but there are other diseases that can be contracted through a tick bite.
Does the West Nile Disease have DNA or RNA?
West Nile virus contains strands of RNA.
