West Nile virus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
single-stranded RNA virus that causes West Nile fever.
2
Q
What is it’s Genus
A
It is “Flavivirus” which also contains the Zika virus, dengue virus, and yellow fever virus
3
Q
Mode of transmission
A
By Insects and Birds
4
Q
Is it common to India
A
No…it is common in USA,Africa,Middle east etc
5
Q
What effect it has on humans
A
Neural disorder and may be death.
6
Q
Can it transfer b/w humans
A
No…Humans are “Dead End” host no further transmission. Horse are also the same.
