West Nile virusSummary This chapter reviews the understanding of West Nile virus (WNV) dissemination and disease as well as the viral, host, and environmental factors that contribute to WNV pathogenesis. Humans and other mammals are considered deadend hosts for WNV since viremia does not reach ...
West Nile virus infects humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. DPH said while it can affect anyone, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. To prevent infection, the DPH urges residents to wear insect repellent when outdoors and drain standing water in ra...
Santa Clara County reported the first two cases of West Nile virus in 2024, including one patient who died at a hospital this month, health authorities said Wednesday. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department said the adult patient who died was immunocompromised and died at a hospital aft...
REVIEW www.nature.com/clinicalpractice/neuro West Nile virus meningoencephalitis Roberta L DeBiasi and Kenneth L Tyler* SUMMARY Since its first appearance in the US in 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) has emerged as the most common cause of epidemic meningoencephalitis in North America. In the 6...
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BMC Infectious Diseases (2017) 17:609 DOI 10.1186/s12879-017-2637-9 RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Epidemiologic and clinical parameters of West Nile virus infections in humans: a scoping review Man Wah Yeung, Emily Shing , Mark Nelder and Beate Sander* Abstract Background: Clinical syndromes ...
West Nile virus has emerged globally as a significant cause of viral encephalitis in humans. Infection of humans is associated with a febrile illness that can progress to meningitis and encephalitis with symptoms including cognitive dysfunction and flaccid paralysis. Following its introduction to the Uni...
West Nile virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and currently there is no cure or virus-specific treatment. In rare cases, it can be deadly. It can infect humans, birds, horses, and other mammals. West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental US. And...
Encephalitis, meningoencephalitis or aseptic meningitis occurred mainly in patients aged 50 years or older. This is the first time that West Nile virus (WNV) infection has been documented in humans in Greece. Enhanced surveillance and mosquito control measures have been implemented....
(HealthDay) -- With 241 cases of West Nile virus and four related deaths reported so far this year, the United States is experiencing the biggest spike in the mosquito-borne illness since 2004, health officials report.