West Nile fever
Viral mosquito disease
West Nile fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes, causing flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, and body aches.
Most infections are mild, but severe cases can lead to encephalitis or meningitis, particularly in older adults.
The disease is named for the West Nile district of Uganda, where the virus was first identified.
Inflammatory brain condition
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
flaccid paralysis · cognitive impairment · vision loss · muscle wasting
Arthropod-transmitted vertebrate pathogen
- RNA virusPathogen using ribonucleic acid
- viremiaPathogens in bloodstream
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- genomeOrganism's total hereditary material
antigenic · phylogenetic · immunoglobulin · serology · epitope · viral load · antibodies · cross-reactivity
Cranial pain
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- muscle painAching in body tissue
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
nausea · vomiting · joint pain · lethargy · disorientation · tremors · photophobia · stiff neck
Blood-feeding flying pest
- vector-borneSpread by organism intermediaries
- zoonosisAnimal-to-human disease transmission
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
bloodmeal · bite · incubation · host · migratory birds · corvids · amplification · spillover
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- standing waterAccumulated unmoving liquid
netting · bug spray · DEET · mosquito coil · screening · drainage · fogging · permethrin
Medical comfort without cure
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- intravenous fluidsLiquids delivered into veins
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- respiratory supportAssistance for breathing
rehabilitation · recovery · prognosis · diagnosis · lumbar puncture · MRI
Sudden eruption of trouble
- endemicNative to one area
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- incidenceRate of occurrence
- prevalenceState of being widespread
cluster · morbidity · mortality · notification · seasonal · reporting · risk factors
encephalitis
Inflammatory brain condition
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
convulsions · flaccid paralysis · cognitive impairment · vision loss · muscle wasting
arbovirus
Arthropod-transmitted vertebrate pathogen
- RNA virusPathogen using ribonucleic acid
- viremiaPathogens in bloodstream
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
genome · antigenic · phylogenetic · immunoglobulin · serology · epitope · viral load · antibodies · cross-reactivity
headache
Cranial pain
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- muscle painAching in body tissue
- weaknessDeficiency in force
rash · nausea · vomiting · joint pain · lethargy · disorientation · tremors · photophobia · stiff neck · body aches
mosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
- vector-borneSpread by organism intermediaries
- zoonosisAnimal-to-human disease transmission
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
birds · bloodmeal · bite · incubation · host · migratory birds · corvids · amplification · spillover · blood transfusion
larvae
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- repellentCauses strong aversion
standing water · netting · bug spray · DEET · mosquito coil · screening · drainage · fogging · permethrin · picaridin
supportive care
Medical comfort without cure
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- intravenous fluidsLiquids delivered into veins
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
respiratory support · rehabilitation · recovery · prognosis · diagnosis · lumbar puncture · MRI
outbreak
Sudden eruption of trouble
- endemicNative to one area
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- incidenceRate of occurrence
prevalence · cluster · morbidity · mortality · notification · seasonal · reporting · risk factors
West Nile feverinfluenza
Acute viral respiratory infection
measles · tuberculosis · COVID-19 · common cold · chickenpox
West Nile feverhealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · good health · vitality · robustness · immunity
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