West Nile virus: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic News …
WEBJul 3, 2023 · It's a flavivirus —a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. "West Nile virus is transmitted predominantly through the bite of an infected mosquito. Less commonly, it can be transmitted through other means, like blood transfusion," says Dr. Pritt.
West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBOct 16, 2023 · West Nile virus is an illness that’s spread through mosquito bites. It can cause symptoms like fever, rash, muscle aches and, rarely, serious brain inflammation.
West Nile: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment | West Nile Virus
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Key points. West Nile virus can result in febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis. If you think you or a family member might have West Nile virus disease (West Nile), talk with your health care provider. There is no specific treatment for West Nile.
Transmission of West Nile Virus | West Nile Virus | CDC
WEBMay 15, 2024 · West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes then spread West Nile virus to people and other animals by biting them.
West Nile virus - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBOct 3, 2017 · WN virus is maintained in nature in a mosquito-bird-mosquito transmission cycle. Mosquitoes of the genus Culex are generally considered the principal vectors of WNV, in particular Cx.
West Nile: Causes and How It Spreads | West Nile Virus | CDC
WEBMay 15, 2024 · West Nile virus circulates in the environment between mosquitoes (primarily Culex species) and birds. People become infected with the virus when mosquitoes feed on infected birds and then bite people.
West Nile virus: Recognizing symptoms and protecting yourself …
WEBApr 11, 2024 · West Nile virus is found worldwide, including in the U.S., and is most commonly spread by the Culex species of mosquito. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were first discovered in the U.S. in 1999. The virus is more common in the summer and fall. What is West Nile virus and how is it transmitted?
West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBSep 29, 2018 · A mosquito bite can turn into something much more severe if it infects you with the West Nile virus (sometimes called WNV). Mosquitoes transmit this virus by biting an infected bird and then...
West Nile Virus | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBWhat is the West Nile virus? The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses, and some other mammals. In very rare cases, the virus can spread in transfused blood, a transplanted organ, or through the placenta to a fetus.
West Nile virus: Need to know - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBJul 17, 2023 · West Nile virus is a flavivirus — a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. "West Nile virus is transmitted predominantly through the bite of an infected mosquito. Less commonly, it can be transmitted through other means, like blood transfusion," says Dr. Pritt.
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