What Is West Nile Virus?
1. West Nile Virus
The West Nile virus can be found in many parts of the world and, relatively recently, was found in the United States. It is a member of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Since its arrival in the United States, the virus can now be found in the vast majority of states. In the majority of cases, people will contract the virus by way of a mosquito bite.
The vast majority of cases of West Nile virus are mild, and many won’t even feel any symptoms at all. It will be serious in a small number of cases, however, so it should not be treated with complacency. People that are showing the more serious symptoms of the disease should be found medical attention as soon as possible.
