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*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 25 |