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Review Papers | Nursing | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 6 / 10
West Nile Fever
Jismy Rose Jose
Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito - borne flavivirus causing a spectrum of illness in humans, ranging from asymptomatic infection to severe neuroinvasive disease. This article reviews the etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, prevention and public health control measures for WNV fever. WNV is primarily transmitted by infected mosquitoes, but rare human - to - human transmission can occur. Early diagnosis and supportive care are crucial for managing severe cases. Preventive measures focus on mosquito bite avoidance through repellents, protective clothing and habitat modification. Public health strategies include surveillance, vector control, and blood donation screening.
Keywords: West Nile, WNV, Flavivirus
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages: 986 - 988