West Nile Virus (cont.)
Medical Author:
David A Donson, MD
Coauthor:
Mai Kim Lai, MD
Coauthor:
Steven H Silber, DO, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Mitchell J Goldman, DO, FAAP, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD
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West Nile Virus TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeHome 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. Viewer Comments & ReviewsWest Nile Virus TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was your treatment for West Nile virus? West Nile Virus - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was your treatment for West Nile virus? |
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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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