West Nile Virus (WNV)

The West Nile virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it feeds on the blood of a bird, horse or pet carrying the virus.

The Nile virus, discovered in 1937 in Uganda, remained confined in Africa until 1999. Since then, it has been found almost everywhere around the world.

WNV attacks the central nervous system. The infection causes relatively mild flu-like symptoms (fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, swollen lymph nodes) or a rash on the chest, back, etc., but the infection can be completely asymptomatic.

The highest infection rates are observed in July and August. Symptoms generally appear within 2 to 15 days following inoculation.

Among the serious symptoms, we note in people who have a chronic illness or have a deficiency of the immune system: high fever, neck stiffness, confusion, tremors, convulsions.

The infection can lead to encephalitis or meningitis and therefore hinder the blood flow to these regions with risk of coma, paralysis and death.

Adopt a living, hypotoxic diet

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Protection against WNV essentially involves prevention

Using a mosquito net

Wearing protective clothing (light-colored clothing with long sleeves and pants)

Eliminate bodies of stagnant water that encourage mosquito breeding

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