West Nile Virus: West Nile virus is a Flaviviridiae virus transmitted to humans by mosquito bites. West Nile virus infection typically begins with the abrupt onset of symptoms including:
There is no known effective antiviral treatment or vaccine to prevent West Nile virus.
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Meningitis in Children Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the spinal cord or brain. Bacterial or viral infection are the typical causes of meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis in children include:
- vomiting,
- rash,
- stiff neck,
- fever,
- seizure,
- nausea,
- increased sensitivity to light, and
- altered mental status.
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