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West Nile Virus is a human pathogen, that is a mosquito-borne illness. It was first detected in the Western Hemisphere in 1999, in the New York City area and has since spreaded over the United States. It is a member of the family Flaviviridae from the genus Flavivirius. It is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Cases of West Nile Virus occurs through the summer and continues through the fall.

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Humans can get West Nile Virus, along with animals. West Nile Virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected female mosquito. The mosquitoes get the virus when they bite an infected bird. Crows and Jays are the birds that mostly have it. West Nile Virus cannot spread amongst humans.

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WNV is mostly found in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and West Asia. In the U.S. the highest outbreaks are observed in states of the central great plains. South Dakota, Wyoming, and North Dakota were the main leaders. Back in 2012, Texas was the main area infected, reporting 1,868 cases. Amongst the states that were affected, there were only a few southern states.

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What are the symptoms of West Nile Virus in Humans?

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What are the symptoms of West Nile Virus in Humans?

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There are no symptoms in most people. Every 8 of 10 people infected with WNV, do not develop any symptoms. Febrite illness (fever) in some people. About 1 in 5 people get a fever, along with: headaches; body aches; joint pain; vomiting; diarrhea; rash. Most people recover quick, but remain weak for weeks.

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Signs in animals include weakness, stumbling, trembling, head tremors, inability to fly/walk, and a lack of awareness that allows them to be approached or handled. Infected horses may develop encephalitis and have lethargy, weakness, incoordination, paralysis, or even death. Animals have a worse time with the disease than humans do. Death can be a risk for humans as well, but animals literally stand no chance. Animals vs. WNV is a losing battle.

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Ways to prevent the West Nile Virus in Humans

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Ways to prevent the West Nile Virus in Humans

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The picture above pretty much explains the prevention of getting the West Nile Virus. As it says avoid wearing strong fragrances. Also make sure all doors and windows stay shut, a mosquito can come in just as quick as a fly can. The suggestion of standing water is known to be true, because mosquitoes love water. One last thing that's major help is wearing mosquito repellent.

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Humans get the West Nile Virus by getting bit by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes get it from infected birds and spread it around by biting humans and animals. As seen in the picture above is how a human arm starts to look after being infected with the virus.

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Some ways to prevent animals from getting the virus are: keeping them inside; keep them away from water; try to stay away from light as much as possible. Another way is observe your animal everyday. I'm very much sure that they probably have mosquito repellent for animals too.

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Animals get the virus just like humans do, which is when a female mosquito contracts it from an infected bird. A mosquito just goes around sucking on everyone's blood, not knowing when they're in harms way.

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There are no vaccine or specific medicines that are available for WNV. Over the counter pain relivers can be taken to relieve some symptoms. In severe cases patients will have to be hospitalized, to receive proper fluids and care. To get more understanding, one would have to see a health care provider.