West Nile Virus -- Brazil
West Nile fever virus infection is transmitted by _Culex_ mosquitoes (a common mosquito). It is an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya [viruses].
According to the Ministry of Health, there is no available treatment for mild or moderate cases -- the patient stays at rest and drinks liquids. For serious cases, attention in the intensive care unit is necessary.
Symptoms
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According to the Ministry of Health, about 20% of individuals with West Nile fever are symptomatic [as
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?7282717&promed&0
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