Complications of West Nile fever

Complications list for West Nile fever:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for West Nile fever includes:

• Encephalitis - potentially fatal.

See also the symptoms of West Nile fever and West Nile fever: Introduction.

Complications and sequelae of West Nile fever from the Diseases Database include:

• Arboviral encephalitis
• Muscle weakness
• Rash
• Arthropathy
• Meningoencephalitis

See also the symptoms of West Nile fever and West Nile fever: Introduction.

Complications of West Nile fever:

West Nile virus: Background: DVBID (Excerpt)

The most serious manifestation of WN virus infection is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and horses, as well as mortality in certain domestic and wild birds. (Source: excerpt from West Nile virus: Background: DVBID)

West Nile Virus Questions and Answers: DVBID (Excerpt)

West Nile encephalitis is an infection of the brain caused by West Nile virus, a flavivirus commonly found in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. It is closely related to St. Louis encephalitis virus found in the United States. (Source: excerpt from West Nile Virus Questions and Answers: DVBID)

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About complications:

Complications of West Nile fever are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by West Nile fever. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of West Nile fever and complications of West Nile fever is unclear or arbitrary.

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