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West Nile virus is an infection caused by a flavivirus, which in most cases is asymptomatic, but can cause a self-limited influenza-like illness (West Nile fever) and, rarely, neuroinvasive disease.
How do members experience West Nile virus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with West Nile virus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for West Nile virus*
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West Nile virus is an infection caused by a flavivirus, which in most cases is asymptomatic, but can cause a self-limited influenza-like illness (West Nile fever) and, rarely, neuroinvasive disease.
Common symptoms reported by people with West Nile virus
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for West Nile virus
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Compare treatments taken by people with West Nile virus
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have West Nile virus through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with West Nile virus? Members in the forum might have the answers.