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I have a serious flu like cold can this be west nile virus?
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West Nile Signs: It could be as the signs and symptoms can be similar. The questions is more about where you live, your recent activities and any evidence of bites. Armed with this initial information, I recommend contacting a physician to further evaluate you as rapid treatment can prevent long term complications.
Answered 4/2/2015
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West Nile where you: live? Most people don’t have sx’s w West Nile virus. Mild sx’s occur in about 20% of people; which can include fever, eye pain, generalized body aches, headaches, feeling really tired, & possible enlarged lymph nodes or rash. About 1% have severe illness which can include neurologic problems. Possible sx’s include: seizures, severe headache w stiffness of neck, high fever, confusion & weakness.
Answered 8/20/2019
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