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West Nile encephalitis
medical condition
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encephalitis
- In encephalitis: Epidemics of encephalitis
…States was the largest human encephalitis outbreak recorded in the Western Hemisphere at the time. EEE virus is also found in the United States, where it is a rare cause of illness. It occurs most commonly along the East Coast but is also found in the Great Lakes region. About…
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result of West Nile virus
- In West Nile virus: West Nile virus infection
…reaches the brain, resulting in West Nile encephalitis, symptoms of which include headache, fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, and muscle weakness. Death may result. Alternatively, spread of the virus to the CNS can cause West Nile meningitis, a distinguishing symptom of which is stiff neck, or West Nile poliomyelitis, a syndrome…
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