West Nile Virus (cont.)
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- West Nile Virus Overview
- West Nile Virus Causes
- West Nile Virus Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- West Nile Virus Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
West Nile Virus Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Home care for people who suspect they may have become infected with West Nile virus is fairly limited. There is no specific treatment.
Mild illness does not require therapy other than medications to reduce fever and pain. Avoid aspirin because it presents a risk for a fatal condition known as Reye syndrome, especially in children.
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West Nile encephalitis (WNE) is distinguished from other arthropod-borne causes of viral encephalitis (eg, western equine encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis [EEE], Japanese encephalitis, Venezuelan encephalitis) based on its geographic distribution, clinical features, and laboratory findings.
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