10 West Nile Virus Symptoms
Symptom #5: Disorientation
It is common for West Nile virus to cause disorientation. Inflammation of the brain leads to impaired cognitive function, reduced responsiveness, and sleepiness. Disorientation, confusion, and delirium may follow. Once the victim falls asleep, it can be hard to wake them up. The inflammation of the brain may have long-lasting effects, although the severity depends on the individual patient.
If the swelling within the brain continues, the patient could go into a coma. It is, however, worth noting that only about 1 percent of West Nile virus victims get symptoms as serious as this.
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