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Descriptor English:
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West Nile Fever
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Descriptor Spanish:
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fiebre del Nilo occidental
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Febre do Nilo Ocidental
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Synonyms English:
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Encephalitis, West Nile Fever
Infection, WNV
Infections, WNV
WNV Infection
WNV Infections
West Nile Fever Encephalitis
West Nile Fever Meningitis
West Nile Fever Meningoencephalitis
West Nile Fever Myelitis
West Nile Virus Infection
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Tree Number:
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C02.081.343.950
C02.182.525.300.850
C02.290.310.950
C02.782.310.950
C02.782.350.250.900
C10.228.140.430.520.750.300.887
C10.228.228.245.340.300.887
C10.228.228.399.750.300.887
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Definition English:
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A mosquito-borne viral illness caused by the WEST NILE VIRUS, a FLAVIVIRUS and endemic to regions of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Common clinical features include HEADACHE; FEVER; maculopapular rash; gastrointestinal symptoms; and lymphadenopathy. MENINGITIS; ENCEPHALITIS; and MYELITIS may also occur. The disease may occasionally be fatal or leave survivors with residual neurologic deficits. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1996, Ch26, p13; Lancet 1998 Sep 5;352(9130):767-71) |
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History Note English:
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1991(1966)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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15303
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Unique Identifier:
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D014901
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Similar:
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DeCS
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