How Do You Recognize Symptoms Of West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus is an infectious illness that is passed on to humans by certain types of mosquitoes. The virus originally settles on infected birds–and when mosquitoes come in contact with these birds, they become infected too and will pass it on to humans. Individuals with the virus can transmit it to others through blood transfusion or organ transplant. As the virus invades the body, the person may experience minor to no symptoms at all. However, in rare cases West Nile virus may impose a life-threatening illness to some people, such as inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Take your temperature. After the virus invades an individual, it will take about 3 to 14 days before its symptoms set in. Mild fever (or West Nile Fever) that often appears with an abrupt start, is one of the minor symptoms of West Nile virus. This is sometimes accompanied with swollen lymph nodes. Observe if you ever feel any pain. Mild body aches and pains are often associated with minor symptoms of West N
