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West Nile Virus (cont.)

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Anyone 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.



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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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