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= **West Nile Disease** =

West Nile virus is a microorganism belonging to the Flavivirus genus. It is a strain of encephalitis, a very bad virus. It is carried by mosquitoes.It was discovered in Urganda in 1937. It first appeared in New York City in August 1999. It spead to eleven other states along the east coast. In August of 2008 there were reported 480 cases and 48 deaths.West Nile disease effects your brain and spinal cord. The virus causes swelling in the brain and on the spinal cord.

Symptoms:
Some one who is diagnosed with West Nile Disease can have a large range of symptoms to no symptoms at all. Some suffer from painful migrains, fever, nausia and vomiting, disorientation and chills. They can also suffer from sensitivity to light and pain behind the eyes. People also suffer from stiff nech and joints. Mild disease, generally called West Nile fever, may cause some or all of the following symptoms: These symptoms usually last for 3 - 6 days
 * Abdominal pain
 * Diarrhea
 * Fever
 * Headache
 * Lack of appetite
 * //Muscle aches//
 * Nausea
 * Rash
 * Sore throat
 * Swollen lymph nodes
 * Vomiting

Causes:
West Nile disease is spread through birds and mosquitoes. When a mosquitoe bites a bird with the virus it is spead to the incect. Then when the mosquito bites a human it is tranmitted to the person. West Nile disease can not be spead though contact with an infected bird and it is not a contagious disease that is spead from person to person. It can only be spread through a bite of an infected mosquito. There is no specific medication for West Nile disease. There is medication to help reduce the fever and headache symptoms but no real cure. Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help treat West Nile virus infection. Standard hospital care may help decrease the risk of complications in severe illness.
 * Cures**

How can people control mosquitoes around homes?
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Here are some ways to reduce mosquito breeding sites around homes:
 * Remove water collecting on pool covers.
 * Turn over wading pools after use.
 * Cover groundwater barrels.
 * Change water in bird baths twice a week.
 * Chlorinate your swimming pool according to manufacturers directions.
 * Chlorinate ornamental ponds or consider getting fish that will eat mosquito larvae.

If the West Nile deaseas is not treated the person can suffer from fatigue, memory troubles, and headaches. ( Science Daily) Patients also suffer from extream weakness. (MNT) The West Nile Disease is most commonly found in Africa ,west Asia ,and the Middle East. It was first brought to the United States in 1999. It is found in 48 states. ( Family Docter.org )



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