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West Nile Fever: Symptoms, Risks, and Control by Stephy peter is a document available to read on EtoBox.
West Nile virus is a flavivirus transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. Birds act as reservoirs while humans and horses are dead-end hosts. The virus causes West Nile fever and severe diseases like encephalitis. Most infections are asymptomatic, but some patients experience fever, headache, body aches, and rashes. There is no vaccine for humans, so prevention focuses on mosquito control and personal protection measures. Treatment involves supportive care, with some experimental antiviral drugs under investigation.
- Author
- Stephy peter
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- EN