West Nile Virus Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of West Nile Virus? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have West Nile Virus.
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Symptoms of West Nile Virus
Most people who become infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms. About 20% develop a mild condition called West Nile fever. It lasts about 3-6 days. One in 150 people develop a serious neurologic disease. It may last for weeks. Some effects, such as fatigue, memory loss, difficulty walking, or muscle weakness may be permanent. About 12% of hospitalized patients do not survive.
The majority of cases develop in late summer and early fall.
Seek medical care immediately if you develop any symptoms.
Symptoms of West Nile fever include the following:
- Fever
- Generally not feeling well
- Lack of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Body aches
- Eye pain
- Muscle pain
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Rash
Symptoms of serious neurologic disease include the following:
- High fever
- Stiff neck
- A change in mental status
- Confusion or disorientation
- Stupor
- Severe muscle weakness
- Paraplegia
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