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1. www.cdc.gov › westnileWest Nile Virus | West Nile Virus | CDC - Centers for Disease ...

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   There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat WNV in people. Fortunately, most people infected with WNV do not feel sick. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.

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2. medshun.com › article › is-dengue-and-west-nileUnderstanding The Differences Between Dengue And West Nile Virus

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Dengue and West Nile virus are both mosquito-borne diseases that affect humans. Understanding how these viruses are transmitted to humans is essential in developing effective prevention and control strategies. Dengue, caused by the dengue virus, is primarily transmitted through the bite of the Aedes mosquito.

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   Is West Nile a virus?

   • West Nile is an arbovirus, or a virus you get from an arthropod (arthropods are a large group that includes insects). It’s an RNA virus in the genus Flavivirus. Similar viruses cause dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika. How do you get West Nile virus? Infected mosquitos transmit West Nile virus.

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   Are there any antiviral medications that treat West Nile virus?

   • There aren’t any antiviral medications that treat West Nile virus. You can treat mild symptoms at home with over-the-counter (OTC) medications like you’d take for a cold or flu. If you have serious neurological symptoms, providers will monitor you at a hospital. They might treat your symptoms or try to reduce brain swelling with:

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   What happens if you get a West Nile virus?

   • Sometimes, fatigue and muscle weakness can linger for months. After a nervous system infection, you may have long-lasting or permanent memory loss, hearing loss, balance or gait issues, and other neurological conditions. Is West Nile virus fatal?

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4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesWest Nile Virus: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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   Oct 16, 2023 · What causes West Nile virus? West Nile is an arbovirus, or a virus you get from an arthropod (arthropods are a large group that includes insects). It’s an RNA virus in the genus Flavivirus. Similar viruses cause dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika.

5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › west-nileWest Nile virus: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic News Network

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Deb Balzer. July 3, 2023. Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus.

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7. www.niaid.nih.gov › diseases-conditions › west-nileWest Nile Virus | NIAID: National Institute of Allergy and ...

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   Aug 19, 2022 · West Nile virus (WNV) is a member of the flavivirus family, which includes other mosquito-borne viruses such dengue and Zika. WNV emerged for the first time in the Western Hemisphere in New York City in 1999 and has since spread across the United States. It is now the most common arthropod-borne virus found in the U.S.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesWest Nile virus vaccines – current situation and future ...

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   Jul 10, 2019 · West Nile virus (WNV) is a single-stranded RNA virus which belongs to the family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus. This family includes several important human arthropod-borne pathogens, such as dengue (DENV), Zika (ZIKV), tick-borne encephalitis (TBEV), Yellow fever (YFV) or Japanese encephalitis (JEV) viruses. 1 WNV circulates in birds and is ...