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West Nile Virus
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West Nile Virus Prevention
The best way to prevent West Nile virus infection is to avoid mosquito bites. Using mosquito-repellant products containing DEET and wearing long sleeves and pants are the most effective way to avoid bites. Community spraying for mosquitos may also prevent mosquito breeding.
Mosquitos breed in stagnant water. If you notice pools of standing water -- even in small areas such as trash bins and plant saucers -- drain them promptly.
Testing of donated blood and organs is currently being evaluated. There are no guidelines at present.
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• Definition
• West Nile Virus Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• West Nile Virus Symptoms & Signs
• West Nile Virus Prevention
• West Nile Virus Diagnosis & Tests
• West Nile Virus Treatment
• West Nile Virus Prognosis
• West Nile Virus Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Encephalitis
• Hepatitis C
• HIV Infection
• Meningitis
• Nonspecific Back Pain
• Poliomyelitis
Tests & Exams
• CBC
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Collection
• CSF Culture
• CSF Total Protein
• MRI of the Head
• Serology
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Antibody
• Appetite - Decreased
• Chemotherapy
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache
• Immunizations - General Overview
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rashes
• Sore Throat
• Weakness
Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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