2016 West Nile Virus Cases
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South Carolina Bureau of Laboratories
Most people get infected with West Nile virus by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to humans and other animals. In a very small number of cases, West Nile virus has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, and from mother to baby during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. Recovery from severe disease may take several weeks or months. Some of the neurologic effects may be permanent. About 10 percent of people who develop neurologic infection due to West Nile virus will die.
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2016-09-08Metadata
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Date Available | 2016-11-17T15:25:14Z |
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Item Language | English |
Publisher | South Carolina State Library |
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