How is West Nile Virus spread?
West Nile virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird that carries the virus. You or your child cannot get West Nile virus from a person who has the disease. West Nile virus is not spread by person-to-person contact such as touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected.
This virus is spread by the bite of a West Nile virus infected mosquito. Mosquitoes get infected with West Nile virus by feeding on infected birds. There is no evidence that a person can acquire the virus from handling live or dead birds or other infected animals. The virus can not be spread from one person to another. How soon after being bitten by a West Nile virus infected mosquito do symptoms occur? Symptoms usually occur 5 to 15 days after a West Nile virus infected mosquito bites a person. Does past infection with this virus make a person immune? Yes. Prior infection with West Nile virus can provide lifelong immunity to the virus. What is the treatment for West Nile virus infection? There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus infection. A physician may prescribe medications to relieve the symptoms of the illness. In severe cases hospitalization may be required. What can be done to prevent an infection with West Nile virus? Preventing mosquito bites will prevent West Nile v
West Nile virus is predominantly spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. In 2002 other methods of human transmission were discovered but appear to be rare. It has now been shown that West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans who receive transfusions of infected blood or blood products, or who receive infected organs through transplantation. Also, in 2002 there was one case of transmission from a pregnant woman to her fetus, and one probable case of mother-to-baby transmission through breast milk. Additionally, two laboratory workers were accidentally infected following injuries while handling infected birds. West Nile virus is NOT spread by casual contact such as touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected.
West Nile Virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird that carries the virus. You or your child cannot get West Nile Virus from a person who has the disease. West Nile Virus is not spread by person-to-person contact such as touching, kissing or caring for someone who is infected.
West Nile virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird which carries the virus. You or your child cannot get West Nile virus from a person who has the disease. West Nile virus is not spread by person-to-person contact such as touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected. Q: What are the symptoms of West Nile virus? A: In last year’s outbreak, most people who were infected with the West Nile virus had no symptoms or experienced mild illness with fever, headache and body aches before fully recovering. In outbreaks in other parts of the world, some persons also developed a mild rash or swollen lymph glands. In some individuals, particularly the elderly, West Nile virus can cause serious disease that affects brain tissue. At its most serious, it can cause permanent neurological damage and can be fatal. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) symptoms include the rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff nec
