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west nile virus

 

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Noun west nile virus has 1 sense
  1. West Nile virus, West Nile encephalitis virus - the flavivirus that causes West Nile encephalitis
    --1 is a kind of flavivirus

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West Nile Virus

Definition: West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause illness in humans, birds, and other animals. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A specific virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus, causing West Nile fever.
  2. Noun: The disease caused by the West Nile virus, characterized by flu-like symptoms.

Example Sentences:

  1. The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
  2. I was diagnosed with West Nile virus after experiencing severe headaches and fatigue.

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