What is West Nile virus?

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*

Who has West Nile virus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 1
40s 5
50s 9
60s 11
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 25