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15 paź 2005 · We characterized rash in 15 patients with West Nile virus (WNV) fever. Generalized, maculopapular rash typically occurred on days 5–12 of illness. Dysesthesia was reported by 27% of patients, and pruritus by 33% of patients.
West Nile is a virus that spreads through mosquito bites. Most people infected with West Nile virus don’t have symptoms. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms like fever, rash and muscle aches. Rarely, West Nile can cause serious brain and spinal cord inflammation (encephalitis and meningitis).
15 maj 2024 · Key points. West Nile virus (WNV) can cause an acute febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis, encephalitis, and acute flaccid myelitis. The incubation period ranges from 2–14 days but can be longer in immunocompromised persons.
WHO fact sheet on West Nile virus: includes key facts, definition, outbreaks, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, WHO response.
29 wrz 2018 · West Nile virus can elevate the white blood cell count in the fluid, which indicates an infection. MRI and other imaging scans can also help detect inflammation and brain swelling. Image of...
11 kwi 2024 · Symptoms of West Nile virus. When symptoms of West Nile virus do occur, they typically include fever, headache, body aches, weakness, and fatigue. Some people may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or swollen lymph glands. The most worrisome complication from a West Nile virus infection is if it spreads to the central nervous ...
15 maj 2024 · Most people (8 out of 10) infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms. Febrile illness (fever) in some people. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.
