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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (02): Americas (Brazil)

West Nile Virus -- BrazilWest 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--------According to the Ministry of Health, about 20% of individuals with West Nile fever are symptomatic Read more [...]