WEST NILE VIRUS MENINGITIS IN A PATIENT FROM BACĂU COUNTY
Abstract:
West Nile virus, discovered in 1937 in Uganda is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of mosquitoes, wild birds especially playing the part of the host. After an infected mosquito bite, the incubation period of the infection in humans is between 3-15 days. A small number of cases of infection with this virus have been reported in the world after transfusion or transplantation. Most cases of infection with this virus are asymptomatic, in 15-20% of cases symptoms are reported, which are similar to a mild flu and in less than 1% of cases, neurological symptoms may occur, such as meningitis, meningoencephalitis associated with fever. There is no specific treatment or vaccine to prevent infection in humans. The main preventive measure is the introduction of measures against mosquitoes.
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