Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
No symptoms in most people. 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.
What are the symptoms of West Nile virus? Symptoms of West Nile fever include: Fever. Headache. Muscles aches. Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. Rash (usually concentrated around your chest and back). Swollen lymph nodes. Sore throat. Pain behind your eyes.
An estimated 70-80% of human WNV infections are subclinical or asymptomatic. Most symptomatic persons experience an acute systemic febrile illness that often includes headache, weakness, myalgia, or arthralgia; gastrointestinal symptoms and a transient maculopapular rash also are commonly reported.
Symptoms. Most people infected with the West Nile virus do not experience any symptoms though some may develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting and rash. While most people fully recover, some may experience ongoing weakness and fatigue for months.
Symptoms include: fever headache body aches nausea vomiting swollen lymph glands rash on your chest, stomach, or back. Causes. Infected mosquitoes usually spread...
Symptoms. Complications. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Is It Contagious? When To Seek Care. fcafotodigital / Getty Images. West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne illness that usually causes...
One in 150 infections will result in West Nile neuroinvasive disease (WNND), in which the virus invades the central nervous system. Symptoms may include severe headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, tremors, disorientation, convulsions, paralysis (typically reversible), and coma.
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.
Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. There are no vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat West Nile virus disease (West Nile) in people. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.
Table of Contents. What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is an infectious disease that can cause flu-like symptoms. It’s usually spread by infected mosquitos. It first appeared in the United States in 1999. Most people infected with the virus have mild symptoms or no symptoms.