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In what time of the year am i more likely to contract west nile virus?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

West Nile Virus: Virus activity correlates with mosquito activity: is highest from july to october, and in warmer climates such as the southern us, virus activity is high year-round. Age and immune status do not seem to affect susceptibility to infection. However, older or immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of neuroinvasive disease. [6] there is no clear evidence of a predilection for either sex.

Answered 4/29/2012

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