West Nile Virus — Palestinian Authority
A significant number of horses and veterinarians in Northern Palestine have been exposed to the West Nile virus, research reveals.
West Nile fever is a mosquito-borne disease affecting humans and domesticated animals.
In humans, about 80% of cases involve no symptoms, although in 20% of cases infected individuals develop flu-like symptoms for 3-6 days. Only about 1% of infected people fall seriously ill with neurological symptoms, mainly meningitis and encephalitis.
In horses, the
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