West Nile Virus (WNV) - Infographic by Mailene Miranda https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk Made by - Mailene Miranda en-us 2020-03-02 17:59:59 UTC 2020-03-08 19:59:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Causes: mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/453148324 Mosquitoes feed off of dead infected birds, therefore consuming the virus. It is then transferred to humans when the infected mosquito bites the human. The development of symptoms could be unlikely and is hard to identify if one has been infected. ]]> 2020-03-02 18:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/453148324 West Nile Virus mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455798439 Also known as WNV 
The leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States.
]]> 2020-03-06 15:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455798439 Symptoms: mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455810547 8 out of 10 people infected with West Nile do not develop symptoms.


]]> 2020-03-06 15:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455810547 If symptoms appear most likely will be: mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455814483 1 in 5 develop a fever, have head and body aches, vomiting,or rashes.


]]> 2020-03-06 15:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455814483 Severe Symptoms/Effects mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455814914 1 in 150 develop a severe illnesses such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). 
This can cause death, paralysis, comas, tremors, and even vision loss. 

]]> 2020-03-06 15:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455814914 Transmission mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455821774
  • The transfer of the disease is through the bite of an infected mosquito which mostly feed on dead infected birds onto a human and other animals. 
  • Blood transfusion 
  • Organ donations 
  • Mother to baby during pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding
    • ]]>     2020-03-06 15:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455821774     Diagnostics mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455828415 Since no symptoms really show up, people can get blood tested for meningitis, a high count of antibodies. They may also receive lumbar puncture (spinal tap) or brain tests.]]> 2020-03-06 15:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/455828415 Treatment mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456474320
  • No vaccine or specific antiviral treatments.
  • Some symptoms can be treated with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and pain relievers. 
    • ]]>     2020-03-08 15:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456474320     So who is affected? mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456481826 Anyone who gets bitten by an infected mosquito is susceptible to getting the disease. Meaning even dogs, horses, and all animals can be affected. Geographical Location: Most cases rest in all of the U.S and span across almost all of the continents such as Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. ]]> 2020-03-08 16:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456481826 Incident Rate in History mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456483690  The virus was first detected in humans in 1999 Since then about 700,000 reports have been filed to the CDC. The first outbreak occurred in New York having 62 cases in 1999. ]]> 2020-03-08 16:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456483690 Incident Rate Currently mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456485328 In the United States and the District of Columbia, currently  were 917 cases reported as of January 7, 2020. Most of these cases were infections in people, birds, or mosquitos. ]]> 2020-03-08 16:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456485328 5 Interesting Facts mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456492335
  • Can cause fatal neurological issues 
  • 80% of people infected will not show symptoms 
  • Vaccines for horses are available but not for people 
  • Birds are the number one source 
  • Hawks and owls are greatly affected by the disease as well. 
    • ]]>     2020-03-08 17:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456492335     Works Cited mirandamg21 https://padlet.com/mirandamg21/9xqnnxphp8tk/wish/456498127
    “West Nile Virus.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 Nov. 2019, www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html.


    “West Nile Virus.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Nov. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus/symptoms-causes/syc-20350320.


    “West Nile Virus.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/west-nile-virus.

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