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Is there a test fo the west nile virus ?
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This is new test: The west nile virus IgM capture elisa is intended for use in patients with clinical symptoms consistent with viral encephalitis/meningitis. Most tests take time to show infection. This is much faster.
Answered 1/12/2015
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West Nile Virus: West Nile Virus can be identified with a Nucleic Acid Amplification test or checking for IgM & IgG antibodies. Neuroinvasive Dz such as WNV Encephalitis can be assessed via spinal tap.
Answered 7/8/2018
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