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West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus that's found in many countries around the worldand spread by mosquitoes.
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Diagnosis and treatment
WNV can usually be diagnosed witha blood test . If meningitis is suspected,a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord) will be removed during a lumbar puncture a
Introduction
West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus spread by mosquitoes that is found in many countries around the world.
Preventing WNV
As there is no specifictreatment or vaccine for WNV, it's best to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes when visiting affected areas. The mosquitoes that carry WNV are most active around dusk and dawn. Yo
Where is WNV found?
Despite its name, WNVisfound in many parts of the world, including: Africa west and central Asia The Middle East Europe, particularly southern Europe North, Central and South America The Caribb
