期刊
CLINICS IN LABORATORY MEDICINE
卷 30, 期 1, 页码 47-65出版社
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cll.2009.10.006
关键词
West Nile virus; Flavivirus; Infection; Pathogenesis; Diagnosis
资金
- National Institute of Heath [AI060525-04]
- CVR
- Fine Foundation
- [W81XWH-BAA-06-1]
- [W81XWH-BAA-06-2]
West Nile virus (WNV) is responsible for thousands of cases of morbidity and mortality in birds, horses, and humans. Epidemics were localized to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, and primarily caused a mild febrile illness in humans. In the late 1990s, the virus became more virulent and spread to North America. In humans, the clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic, seen frequently, to encephalitis/paralysis and death, seen rarely. There is no FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-licensed vaccine for human use, and the only recommended treatment is supportive care. Often, there is a long recovery period. This article reviews the current literature summarizing the molecular virology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, immunology, and protective measures against WNV and WNV infections in humans.
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