West Nile Virus Infection: Transmission, Pathophysiology, Signs and symptoms, including Encephalitis, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention The West Nile Virus is one of a family of related viruses that can cause infection in humans and result in complications including encephalitis. In this lesson, we discuss how this virus is transmitted, how it causes disease, what are the signs and symptoms of this condition, how we diagnose it, how we can treat it and some steps in preventing becoming infected with the west nile virus in the first place. I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please consider liking, subscribing, and clicking the notification bell to help support the channel and stay up-to-date on future lessons. JJ Please donate to help support this channel and get access to EXCLUSIVE VIDEO LESSONS ➜ https://www.patreon.com/jjmedicine REFERENCES USED IN THIS LESSON: 1) https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/west-nile-virus 2) Zou et al. (2010). West Nile fever characteristics among viremic persons identified through blood donor screening. 3) Orton et al. (2006). Self-reported symptoms associated with West Nile virus infection in RNA-positive blood donors. ****EXCLAIMER: The content (ex. images) used in this lesson are used in accordance with Fair Use laws and is intended for educational purposes only.**** *Subscribe for more free medical lessons* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPvnkCZbHfBvV8ApBBE0vA?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try Audible and Get A Free Audiobook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB86OYE/?_encoding=UTF8&ref;_=sv_adbl_subnav_ref1_1 For books and more information on these topics https://www.amazon.com/shop/jjmedicine Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) https://www.tubebuddy.com/jjmedicine Follow me on Twitter! ➜ https://twitter.com/JJ_Medicine Come join me on Facebook! ➜ https://www.facebook.com/JJ-Medicine-100642648161192/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out some of my other lessons. Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Wh2E9oNug Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQS_LpNMzo Wnt/B Catenin Signaling Pathway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVP4J9jpgs Upper vs. Lower Motor Neuron Lesions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itNd74V53ng Lesson on the Purine Synthesis and Salvage Pathway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2KFVvI8Akk Gastrulation | Formation of Germ Layers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Kkn0SECJ4 Introductory lesson on Autophagy (Macroautophagy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmSVKzHc5yA Infectious Disease Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW0Bkc6c66uDACkzotaK26b Dermatology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW3dgORRNmk_MZvnWpZx_lW Pharmacology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwWPWcV9lZTh-Qxv0gYakQXR Hematology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW8Ajo1dmxdj4EYEKcbtGju Rheumatology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwWDvuhasXsuTFXJp05wwUle Endocrinology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwUuRSzhploohnaWVvbVZ7ZP Nephrology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwXRSwrFQK5WwWZLk1Las8v8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for educational purposes ONLY, and information presented here is not to be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Although I try my best to present accurate information, there may be mistakes in this video. If you do see any mistakes with information in this lesson, please comment and let me know.* I am always looking for ways to improve my lessons! Please don't hesitate to leave me feedback and comments - all of your feedback is greatly appreciated! :) And please don't hesitate to send me any messages if you need any help - I will try my best to be here to help you guys :) Thanks for watching! If you found this video helpful, please like and subscribe! JJ

• published: 02 Mar 2020
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