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How long has West Nile virus been in the U.S.? |
How long has West Nile virus been in the U.S.? It is not known how long it has been in the U.S., but CDC scientists believe the virus has probably been in the eastern U.S. since the early summer of 1999, possibly longer. |
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! idk if it has a cure.....so try not to catch it ...Most people recover from West Nile virus without treatment. Even those who develop encephalitis or meningitis may only need supportive therapy with intravenous fluids and pain relievers. Scientists... Hello Doug Good question but no. Denge Fever or Denge Hemorrhagic Fever is actually four different types/strains of the virus ( One can get all four) and is spread by the same mosquito that carri... Not that I am aware of. Mosquitoes are equal opportunity disease carriers. However, that said, it is possible that other influencing factors could result in specific demographic trends in terms ... it can be anywhere from no symptoms to losing life. This is the season, highest risk in the midwest, stay away from mosquito bites good luck ...MOST MAJOR DIFFERENCE: West Nile is caused by a VIRUS of the flavivirus group. It is an encephalitis complex of viruses that mainly effects birds but can infect other mammals. It cannot be treate... Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. for more info go to this website: ... "In most people (80%), infection causes no symptoms. In others, the virus causes mild flu-like symptoms known as West Nile fever. The virus is able to pass the blood-brain barrier, and the mos... |
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