Health and Diseases

West Nile Virus is a viral infection transmitted by mosquito bites, particularly by mosquitoes of the Culex species, which can affect both humans and horses. The primary hosts of this virus are wild birds, and it is passed to humans through mosquito bites. While it does not spread directly from person to person, it can rarely be transmitted through blood transfusions, organ transplants, childbirth, or breastfeeding. After the virus is transmitted to a human, there is an incubation period of 2 to 15 days, and the infection often presents with mild symptoms. However, in some cases, it can lead to serious neurological complications and even death.

Symptoms of West Nile Virus typically begin with flu-like signs, including headaches, back pain, sudden high fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle weakness. In more severe cases, the nervous system may be affected, leading to conditions such as coma, meningitis, encephalitis, and paralysis. The disease…