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Is the west nile viral or bacterial?
West Nile virus is a viral infection, not a bacterial one. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
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?
Uganda
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.
What parasite transmits many bacterial viral rickettsial and protozoal diseases?
The vector responsible for transmitting many diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, and protozoa is the mosquito. Mosquito-borne diseases include malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus, among others.
What are the ways people can get encephalitis?
People can get encephalitis through viral infections, such as herpes simplex virus, West Nile virus, or Japanese encephalitis virus. Other causes include bacterial infections, parasites, or autoimmune reactions. It can also be a complication of certain diseases or conditions.
Do horses get West Nile Virus?
Yes. Mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus and can infect horses when bitten. Other than horses, most animals that get the virus have mild, if any, symptoms. It is a serious illness in birds, horses, and some people.
What desert is west of the Nile?
The Sahara lies west of the Nile River in Africa.
How do you get west nile fever?
you get west nile by mosquitoes.
What are ten diseases cause by viruses?
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.
Are there any other names for west Nile?
west Nile virus
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.
