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The West Nile Virus is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes and often goes unnoticed, with 80% of infected individuals showing no symptoms. While it can infect various species, including humans and horses, most cases are non-lethal and resolve without treatment. Prevention measures include using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing.

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Final For Health

The West Nile Virus is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes and often goes unnoticed, with 80% of infected individuals showing no symptoms. While it can infect various species, including humans and horses, most cases are non-lethal and resolve without treatment. Prevention measures include using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing.

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WEST

NILE
VIRIS

BY: DAVID CHAVEZ


Introduction
THE WEST NILE
VIRIS IS A VIRIS
THAT IS
TRANSPORTED
FROM
MOSQUITOES, THAT
IN MOST CASES IS
A NON-LETHAL
DISEASE, IN FACT
4/5 PEOPLE DON’T
even REALIZE THEY
ARE SICK.
definition
“THE WEST NILE VIRUS IS West Nile Virus | Johns Hopkins Medicine
SPREAD BY MOSQUITOES. THE is the source of this information.
WEST NILE VIRUS CAN INFECT
HUMANS, BIRDS, MOSQUITOES,
HORSES, AND SOME OTHER
MAMMALS. VERY RARELY, THE
VIRUS CAN SPREAD IN
TRANSFUSED BLOOD, A
TRANSPLANTED ORGAN, OR
THROUGH THE PLACENTA TO A
FETUS.” ACCORDING TO
PROFESSIONALS
Causes
The West Nile virus is spread by
some species of insects, most often
mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can
infect humans, birds, mosquitoes,
horses, and some other mammals.
Risk factors
• Old age
• Large amount of outdoor activity
• Bad immune system
Symptoms/Signs
• headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting,
diarrhea, or rash.
• 4/5 people show no symptoms and get better without
even knowing they have it
Tests
• IgG antibody sero-conversion
• Neutralization assays.
• Virus isolation by cell culture.

(What ever those are)


Treatment
• Most people recover from the West Nile virus without
treatment
• For mild cases, over-the-counter pain relievers can help
ease mild headaches and muscle aches
Prevention
• Use insect repellent
• wear long-sleeved shirts and pants
• treat clothing and gear
Conclusion
• This is a non-lethal disease that you don’t really have to
look out for

• Have a great day

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