West Nile Virus Disease : Articles

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West Nile virus is a disease spread by mosquitos. The condition ranges from mild to severe.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 25, 2006
The West Nile virus is an arbovirus (meaning it is spread by mosquitos, ticks, or other arthropods) that can cause infections in animals and humans; in some cases, the infections can lead to fatal meningitis or encephalitis, which are inflammations of the spinal cord and brain. West Nile virus is considered a seasonal epidemic in North America, and it occurs mainly in the summer, but can continue into the fall.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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