How do infected birds contribute to the spread of the West Nile virus?
West Nile virus: How the virus spreads

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By contaminating water sources
By spreading it through the air
By migrating to new areas and being bitten by mosquitoes
By directly infecting humans
2.
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What role do mosquitoes play in the transmission of the West Nile virus?
They are the primary carriers that spread the virus to other animals
They are immune to the virus
They only spread the virus among birds
They do not play any role in the transmission
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Why are horses and humans considered dead-end hosts for the West Nile virus?
They do not transmit the virus back to mosquitoes
They do not show any symptoms of the virus
They are immune to the virus
They can transmit the virus back to mosquitoes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a possible severe condition caused by the West Nile virus?
Common cold
Encephalitis
Diabetes
Hypertension
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is meningitis in the context of West Nile virus complications?
An inflammation of the brain
An inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord
An inflammation of the liver
An inflammation of the lungs
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