West Nile Virus Flavivirus Mosquito

The west nile virus (flavivirus) was a virus first known west of the nile river.  West nile virus is given to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.  Mosquitoes pick up the virus feeding on infected birds. 

Symptoms will start to show 3 to 14 days after the person was bitten by an infected mosquito.  Some persons display no symptoms and have a bit of a tolerance.  Some will show mild symptoms that include fever, rashing, head ache, body ache and some nausea.  More severe symptoms include high fever, stiff neck, head ache, vomiting, extreme weakness, shakey, disorientation, loss of feeling. 

Milder symptoms are usually managed at home with over the counters and some rest.  With severe symptoms a person can go to the hospital and receive intravenous fluids, respiratory and nutritional support. 

Prevention means do not pick up dead birds and avoid mosquitoes.  If you must be out and exposed to mosquitoes use a repellant spray with EPA registered active ingredients.  Discuss any concerns with your primary medical doctor.

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