What Is West Nile Virus?
10. Treatment
In the vast majority of cases, no treatment will be required. Indeed, in many cases the patient will not even be aware that they have the virus. For those that do need treatment – there is no treatment for West Nile virus. However, the patient can be prescribed medication that will help to soothe their symptoms.
Those that have more severe cases with complications like meningitis and encephalitis will often need supportive care. They may be placed on an intravenous drip and prescribed medication to help make them more comfortable. With no cure for the virus, there is little that can be done other than provide as much care as possible in the hope that the immune system will overcome the disease.
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