West Nile virus.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2004
Abstract
West Nile virus infection has quickly become a feared cause of neurologic disability and death, particularly when it presents with encephalitis. Recent epidemics in endemic regions of Eurasia and Africa, as well as its recent spread to North America, have highlighted the need for all physicians to be aware of its clinical presentation and course. In particular, because of the increased susceptibility of West Nile virus infection during outdoor activities, as well as during travel to the Middle East and Southeastern Europe, military physicians should be informed about case recognition, management, and prevention to maintain the health of soldiers and their families.
Volume
169
Issue
4
First Page
261
Last Page
264
ISSN
0026-4075
Published In/Presented At
Brandt, A. L., Martyak, N., Westhoff, J., & Kang, C. (2004). West Nile virus. Military medicine, 169(4), 261–264. https://doi.org/10.7205/milmed.169.4.261
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15132225
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article