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ArticleIDCases2021

Variations in West Nile Virus neuroinvasive infection: A case series of three patients in West Phoenix.

Aniket Mody, Monider Singh, Chandra D Chhetri, Michael Castro, Perminder Sanghera

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Article in IDCases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Aniket ModyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Glendale, AZ 85308, United States.
Monider SinghDepartment of Internal Medicine, Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Glendale, AZ 85308, United States.
Chandra D ChhetriArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, United States.
Michael CastroDepartment of Internal Medicine, Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Glendale, AZ 85308, United States.
Perminder SangheraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Glendale, AZ 85308, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

West Nile Virus (WNV) is the most common mosquito-borne virus in the United States and North America. Although WNV disease occurs on a spectrum ranging from a relatively benign febrile illness to life-threatening neuroinvasive disease, the clinical presentations can vary widely and thus necessitates a high degree of suspicion. Here we describe three such cases where each individual presented with a unique constellation of symptoms that made the diagnosis challenging. It is essential for physicians to be well informed on the differing symptomology so early diagnosis and supportive management can mitigate poor prognosis.

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Cerebrospinal fluid analysisEncephalopathyMeningitisSepsisViral meningitisWest Nile Virus

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PMID33996462
PMCPMC8093454

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