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West Nile virus primarily attacks the nervous system, particularly the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It can lead to neuroinvasive diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis. The virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and can cause severe neurological symptoms in some individuals, especially those with weakened immune systems or older adults.
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What cell does the west nile virus attack?
Central neverous system
How does west Nile virus attack the central nervous system?
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What body systems does West Nile Virus affect?
It affects the Central Nervous System.
What organ does the West Nile virus attack?
It mainly attacks you liver and your kidney
Does Wst Nile Virus cause paralysis of hind legs?
West Nile virus can cause paralysis of hind legs as well as paralysis of other parts of the body. If left untreated, West Nile virus can be fatal.
How does the west nile virus attack the host cell?
The West Nile virus enters host cells by binding to specific cell surface receptors that allow it to gain entry. Once inside the cell, it replicates its genetic material and produces viral proteins, disrupting normal cellular functions. This can lead to cell death and the release of new virus particles to infect neighboring cells.
Who discovered the West Nile Virus?
Woman in Ugandawest nile virus
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 west nile virus?
mosquitos that are infected with the disease. they inject the disease into your body when they bite you.
Does the West Nile Disease have DNA or RNA?
West Nile virus contains strands of RNA.
Is west nile a DNA or RNA virus?
West Nile virus is a virus with a single stranded RNA genome (ssRNA)
What is an interesting virus?
West-Nile virus
