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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

Medical Treatment

There is no known effective antiviral treatment or vaccine to prevent West Nile virus.

  • Milder illnesses do not require treatment.
  • In severe cases of West Nile virus, intensive supportive therapy is indicated. This includes hospitalization, IV fluids and nutrition, airway management (some people may need a tube to keep the airway open), ventilatory support (some people may need a machine to help them breathe), prevention of secondary infections, as well as good nursing care.

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