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West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus transmitted primarily by mosquitoes that can cause a range of illnesses in humans, birds, and other animals. West Nile Fever refers specifically to the mild form of illness caused by WNV, characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches. While most people infected with WNV experience mild symptoms or none at all, a small percentage may develop more severe neurological diseases, such as West Nile encephalitis or meningitis. In summary, WNV is the virus, while West Nile Fever is the less severe manifestation of the infection.
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What is the nickname for West Nile Virus?
It is locally known as the Egyptian Cotton Fever.
What family does West Nile Virus belong?
It is in the category Flavivirus, the same one as the Yellow Fever Virus belongs to.
What is the prognosis for West Nile virus infection?
The majority of WNV infections will manifest asymptomatically. West Nile fever offers an excellent prognosis
What are the signs of west mile virus?
Some symptoms of West Nile virus include skin rash, fever, not feeling hungry, body aches, headaches and feeling tired. The West Nile virus is transmitted to people by mosquitoes.
What are the signs and symptoms for a virus?
Because there can be so many different types of viruses, such as Ebola, influenza, hepatitis C, rhinovirus, and West Nile virus the symptoms can also be different. For example, West Nile virus has symptoms that include confusion, numbness, fever, and paralysis. The Ebola virus can present symptoms like high fever and bleeding from the eyes, ears, and nose as the disease progresses.
What are Sings of west Nile virus with horses?
On Howrse the answer is : All of these (fever, inability to swallow and paralysis of hind legs).
What is the most common injury due to the west Nile virus?
West Nile encephalitis (inflammation of the brain); West Nile meningitis (inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord); or West Nile meningoencephalitis
If you cant get AIDS from a mosquito why do you get the West Nile?
The AIDS virus cannot survive in a mosquito's system. However, viruses like West Nile, Yellow fever and Malaria can.
What disease is caused by aedes mosquitoes?
Aedes Mosquito can cause Dengue Fever.malariaan itchy arm "Itchy arm" is not a disease- but Yellow Fever, Malaria, and West Nile Virus ARE.Dengue fever and yellow fever
Can mosgito transfer diseases?
Oh, yes! A few of the diseases transmitted by mosquitos are Malaria, Yellow fever, and West Nile virus.
Who discovered the West Nile Virus?
Woman in Ugandawest nile virus
What is the difference between a high Nile and low Nile?
the high nile is where the current begins and the low nile is where the current ends
