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Who is at risk for getting West Nile encephalitis [caused by severe infection]?

April 26, 2017encephalitis risk severe West Nile

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Who is at risk for getting West Nile encephalitis [caused by severe infection]?

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All residents of areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of getting West Nile encephalitis; persons over 50 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease. It is unknown if immunocompromised persons are at increased risk for WNV disease.