| West Nile Virus |
| What are early symptoms for west nile virus? |
The truth is that most people have no symptoms at all! However, about 20% of those who get the virus will go on to get west nile fever and that is when they develop symptoms. Those symptoms inclu... |
| Q. Is Florida prepared for west nile virus? |
10% of the people bitten get sick and 1% of them ( that is 1/100th of a 1/10th or one in a 1000 ) get really sick - so what is there to prepare for
IT WILL GET BETTER as people are bitten they d... |
| What are the symptoms of west nile virus? |
Please see below, copied and pasted from site referenced.
"In last year's outbreak, most people who were infected with the West Nile virus had no symptoms or experienced mild illness w... |
| What are the symptons of "west nile virus".? |
Here is a link to the public health department in my area. Shows symptoms and links to other useful info.
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| How can transmission of the west nile virus be prevented or reduced? |
There is no vaccine for humans.
For humans to escape infection the avoidance of mosquitos is key - remaining indoors(and not letting them indoors) at dawn and dusk, wearing light-colored clothing ... |
| If you get neuro-invasive West Nile Virus, and get better, can you get it a second time? |
No, you will NOT get WNV again. If you manage to survive the infection (apparently you did, otherwise you wouldn't be on Y!A), you will develop immunity to it. ... |
| How can i make a monetary contribution to west nile virus research? |
You can make a donation to any social work organization that deals with west nile ... |
| How do people prevent the spearding of west nile virus once they get it? |
WNV is not spread by casual contact. It is known as a vector borne virus...it uses the mosquito as the primary tansmission to humans. The mosquito aquires it usually after biting an infected bird... |
| How can u tell if u have west nile virus? |
Serious Symptoms in a Few People. About one in 150 people infected with WNV will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation... |
| Are there current studies being done on west nile virus? |
There are always studies being done on west nile virus. Where I live we have sentinal birds (chickens) placed throughout our parish that are checked on a routine basis to see if the mosiqito popu... |
| How do you know if you have west nile virus??? |
: Most people who are infected with the West Nile virus will not have any type of illness.
It is estimated that about 20% of the people who become infected will develop West Nile fever: the symp... |
| What are the simptoms of the west nile virus? |
Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even... |
| What if I get Dengue fever, west nile virus, lyme disease, and bird flu all at the same time? |
you would be one sick person, and would basically feel like hell warmed over. Let's hope for your sake it never happens..... ... |
| What are the symtoms of the west nile virus? |
Typical Symptoms:
*Fever
*headache
*tiredness
*body aches
*occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body)
*and swollen lymph glands
Severe Symptoms:
*headache
*high fever
*n... |
| How do mosquitoes come to carry West Nile Virus? |
First the disease originated in Africa and was brought over due to increased global travel (not necessarily bad, unless you are a eco-brat). Once it arrived in the US, then the mosquito bites the i... |
| Does anyone have information on the west nile virus in washington state? |
In Washington State for 2006 there have been 17 total reported cases. 3 in humans, 5 in horses, and 9 in birds. For more information go to the link listed below in the sources section! ... |
| What's the best protection against mosquito bites to prevent contracting the West Nile Virus? |
repellent and flying insect spray ... |
| How soon do infected people get sick as a Result of west nile virus? |
I think that some people can get it and never get sick, just serve as carriers, where others start getting ill a few days after.. ... |
| Can you catch a cold from someone who has the West Nile virus or Bronchitis? |
bronchitis- yes very easily. west nile- no it is spread by mosquitoes.In humans the virus does not multiply as readily, and it is believed that mosquitoes biting infected mammals do not further tra... |
| Can someone please tell me what the symptoms to West Nile Virus are? |
i have always heard it is like having a bad case of the flu. ... |
| Does anybody have more info on lyme disease and west nile virus, both released from plum island gov. bio lab. |
Please see Google search for more details on Lyme disease and West Nile virus. ... |
| What are the first signs that a person has west nile virus? |
It can start with aches and little symptom. Neighbor almost died of this last year...
Aches progressed to low fever, exhaustion, then rash. He finally went to Dr. and was diagnosed, then he ende... |
| What do i do if I think I have west nile virus? |
Go to a doctor. ... |
| Is there a specific blood test given to diagnose West Nile Virus ? |
Yes. You can check WNV antibodies. Usually correlates with a positive spinal fluid but in my experience has been more sensitive to check for in the serum vs. spinal fluid.
It is fairly easy to... |
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