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Information
Get more information about West Nile Virus and how to protect
yourself by following these links.
How WNV affects You
WNV in the News
WNV and Agriculture
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West Nile virus (WNV)
is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause a potentially serious
illness in humans.
WNV is not spread by routine person-to-person contact, and there is
no evidence that people can get the virus by handling infected
animals.
Contact your health care provider
if you experience symptoms of West Nile virus infection.
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Signs and Symptoms
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Mild Infection
(West Nile Fever) |
Severe Infection
(Neuroinvasive Disease) |
Fever
Headache
Skin rash
Body aches
Fatigue
Swollen lymph glands
Possible nausea and vomiting |
High fever
Headache
Neck stiffness
Stupor
Disorientation
Coma
Tremors
Convulsions
Paralysis
Respiratory paralysis |
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Parent Support Center
Family Planning Center
Flu Protection Center
Education Centers
Hantavirus Awareness
Summary of
Diseases
For more information about West Nile virus and how
it affects Johnson County, contact us at our Buffalo office.
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