Who is most at risk for getting severe West Nile virus?
  • People over 50 at higher risk to get severe illness

  • People over the age of 50 are more likely to develop serious symptoms of West Nile virus if they do get sick and should take special care to avoid mosquito bites.

  • Immunocompromised persons

  • People with weakened immune systems are at an increased risk for West Nile virus.

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1. How is West Nile Virus transmitted to humans?
2. What are the symptoms of West Nile?
3. Who is most at risk for getting severe West Nile virus?
4. How is West Nile virus treated?
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