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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Next StepsFollow-upAnyone who has developed West Nile encephalitis should follow up with a doctor regularly to assure that recovery is taking place in an appropriate manner. The most severely affected people may take as long as 6 months to a year to recover. Some may have permanent nervous system problems. Viewer Comments & ReviewsWest Nile Virus TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was your treatment for West Nile virus? West Nile Virus - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with the West Nile virus? |
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West Nile Encephalitis »
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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