West Nile Virus Awareness and Prevention

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What is the West Nile Virus?

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A viral infection primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, which can cause neurological disease in humans.

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True or False: All mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus.

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False

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When is the West Nile Virus most active?

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Summer

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What is the incubation period for West Nile Virus?

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3 to 14 days.

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Where was West Nile Virus first identified?

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Uganda.

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When was West Nile Virus first identified?

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1999.

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What are common symptoms of West Nile Virus?

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Fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes.

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How can West Nile Virus be prevented?

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By reducing mosquito exposure, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water.

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What type of mosquito is primarily responsible for transmitting West Nile Virus?

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Culex mosquitoes.

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What is the most severe form of West Nile Virus infection?

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West Nile encephalitis.