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What is the definition or description of: west nile virus infection?
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WNV is a mosquito: borne illness. 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 neurological problems.
Answered 5/21/2020
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