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West Nile virus
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West Nile virus A species of flavivirus, one of the Japanese encephalitis virus group (encephalitis viruses, Japanese), which produces encephalitis experimentally when inoculated into some rodents, chicks, birds, or monkeys. In humans, it is seen most frequently in Africa, Asia, and Europe presenting as a silent infection or undifferentiated fever (West Nile fever). It is transmitted by culex spp mosquitoes.
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Flavivirus
A family of viruses transmitted by mosquitos and ticks that cause some important diseases, including dengue, yellow fever, tick-borne encephalitis virus, and West Nile fever. The flaviviruses are positive-strand RNA viruses containing three structural proteins and a host-derived lipid bilayer.
Encephalitis
A viral infection of the brain.
Virus
Ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
Undifferentiated
Not having developed into a specialized cell or tissue type.
Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
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West Anaheim Medical Center
The West Anaheim Medical Center is a hospital in Anaheim, California, United States.
West Boca Medical Center
West Boca Medical Center is a hospital in Boca Raton, Florida (USA).
West Branch Regional Medical Center
West Branch Regional Medical Center is a hospital in West Branch, Michigan (USA).
West End Ambulance Service
The West End Ambulance Service is a hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Georgia Medical Center
West Georgia Medical Center is a hospital in LaGrange, Georgia (USA).
West Hills Regional Medical Center
The West Hills Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
West Houston Medical Center
West Houston Medical Center is a hospital in Houston, Texas (USA).
West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center is a hospital in Marrero, Louisiana (USA).
West Jersey Health System
West Jersey Health System is a hospital in Southern New Jersey (USA).
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
West Penn Allegheny Health System is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
West Pittston Diagnostic Center
The West Pittston Diagnostic Center is a hospital in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Point Health Corp
The West Point Health Corp is a hospital in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States.
West River Health Services
West River Health Services is a hospital in Hettinger, North Dakota (USA).
West Shore Endoscopy Center
The West Shore Endoscopy Center is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center
The West Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Side Regional Medical Center
West Side Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Plantation, Florida (USA).
West Valley Hospital And Health Center
The West Valley Hospital And Health Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
West Valley Medical Center
West Valley Medical Center is a hospital in Caldwell, Idaho (USA).
West Virginia University Hospitals
West Virginia University Hospitals is a hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia (USA).
Westadone
Westadone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methadone hydrochloride.
Westchester Medical Center
Westchester Medical Center is a hospital in Valhalla, New York (USA).
Westcort
Westcort is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone valerate.
Western General
The Western General is a hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland (Great Britain).
Western Infirmary
The Western Infirmary is a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland (Great Britain).
Western Maryland Health System
Western Maryland Health System is a hospital in Cumberland, Maryland (USA).
Western Maryland Hospital Center
The Western Maryland Hospital Center is a hospital in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States.
Western Medical Center
Western Medical Center is a hospital in Santa Ana, California (USA).
Western Missouri Medical Center
Western Missouri Medical Center is a hospital in Warrensburg, Missouri (USA).
Western Missouri Mental Health Center
The Western Missouri Mental Health Center is a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Western Visayas Medical Center
The Western Visayas Medical Center is a hospital in Iloilo, Philippines.
Westheimer phenomenon
Experiment of spacial summation at detection threshold that reveals the center-surround antagonism of individual neurons. A tiny test spot presented against background disks of varying diameter. The threshold for the test spot is first seen to rise then fall as the diameter of the background field increases.
Westlake Outpatient Medical Center
The Westlake Outpatient Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Westmeade Center At Warwick
The Westmeade Center At Warwick is a hospital in Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States.
Westmoreland Quick Draw Plus
The Westmoreland Quick Draw Plus is a hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Westmoreland Quikdraw Plus
The Westmoreland Quikdraw Plus is a hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Westmorland Primary Health Center
The Westmorland Primary Health Center is a hospital in Harrison City, Pennsylvania, United States.
Weston Regional Health Park
Weston Regional Health Park is a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA).
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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White blood cells
Cells which help fight infections; also called leukocytes.
White matter
Nerve tissue that is paler in color than gray matter because it contains nerve fibers with large amounts of insulating material (myelin). The white matter does not contain nerve cells. In the brain, the white matter lies within the gray layer of the cerebral cortex.
Wisdom teeth
Third (last) molars that usually erupt at age 18-25 (when "wisdom is attained") .
Wegener's granulomatosis
Vasculitic condition in which granulomata are also found. Affects nasal mucosa/sinuses and may produce lung infiltrates and renal lesions.
Weight loss clinic
A clinic specialized in weight loss treatment.
West Nile virus
Whooping cough
A respiratory infection caused by Bordetella Pertussis and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.
Women's health
The specific set of health matters pertaining to women.
Watchful waiting
Close monitoring of prostate cancer by a physician instead of immediate treatment. Also called expectant management.
Watermelon stomach
Parallel red sores in the stomach that look like the stripes on a watermelon. Frequently seen with cirrhosis.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
An extra electrical pathway that connects the atria and ventricles and causes rapid heartbeat.
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Flavivirus
A family of viruses transmitted by mosquitos and ticks that cause some important diseases, including dengue, yellow fever, tick-borne encephalitis virus, and West Nile fever. The flaviviruses are positive-strand RNA viruses containing three structural proteins and a host-derived lipid bilayer.
Encephalitis
A viral infection of the brain.
Virus
Ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
Undifferentiated
Not having developed into a specialized cell or tissue type.
Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
West Anaheim Medical Center
The West Anaheim Medical Center is a hospital in Anaheim, California, United States.
West Boca Medical Center
West Boca Medical Center is a hospital in Boca Raton, Florida (USA).
West Branch Regional Medical Center
West Branch Regional Medical Center is a hospital in West Branch, Michigan (USA).
West End Ambulance Service
The West End Ambulance Service is a hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Georgia Medical Center
West Georgia Medical Center is a hospital in LaGrange, Georgia (USA).
West Hills Regional Medical Center
The West Hills Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
West Houston Medical Center
West Houston Medical Center is a hospital in Houston, Texas (USA).
West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center is a hospital in Marrero, Louisiana (USA).
West Jersey Health System
West Jersey Health System is a hospital in Southern New Jersey (USA).
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
West Penn Allegheny Health System is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
West Pittston Diagnostic Center
The West Pittston Diagnostic Center is a hospital in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Point Health Corp
The West Point Health Corp is a hospital in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States.
West River Health Services
West River Health Services is a hospital in Hettinger, North Dakota (USA).
West Shore Endoscopy Center
The West Shore Endoscopy Center is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center
The West Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
West Side Regional Medical Center
West Side Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Plantation, Florida (USA).
West Valley Hospital And Health Center
The West Valley Hospital And Health Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
West Valley Medical Center
West Valley Medical Center is a hospital in Caldwell, Idaho (USA).
West Virginia University Hospitals
West Virginia University Hospitals is a hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia (USA).
Westadone
Westadone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methadone hydrochloride.
Westchester Medical Center
Westchester Medical Center is a hospital in Valhalla, New York (USA).
Westcort
Westcort is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone valerate.
Western General
The Western General is a hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland (Great Britain).
Western Infirmary
The Western Infirmary is a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland (Great Britain).
Western Maryland Health System
Western Maryland Health System is a hospital in Cumberland, Maryland (USA).
Western Maryland Hospital Center
The Western Maryland Hospital Center is a hospital in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States.
Western Medical Center
Western Medical Center is a hospital in Santa Ana, California (USA).
Western Missouri Medical Center
Western Missouri Medical Center is a hospital in Warrensburg, Missouri (USA).
Western Missouri Mental Health Center
The Western Missouri Mental Health Center is a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Western Visayas Medical Center
The Western Visayas Medical Center is a hospital in Iloilo, Philippines.
Westheimer phenomenon
Experiment of spacial summation at detection threshold that reveals the center-surround antagonism of individual neurons. A tiny test spot presented against background disks of varying diameter. The threshold for the test spot is first seen to rise then fall as the diameter of the background field increases.
Westlake Outpatient Medical Center
The Westlake Outpatient Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Westmeade Center At Warwick
The Westmeade Center At Warwick is a hospital in Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States.
Westmoreland Quick Draw Plus
The Westmoreland Quick Draw Plus is a hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Westmoreland Quikdraw Plus
The Westmoreland Quikdraw Plus is a hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Westmorland Primary Health Center
The Westmorland Primary Health Center is a hospital in Harrison City, Pennsylvania, United States.
Weston Regional Health Park
Weston Regional Health Park is a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA).
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
White blood cells
Cells which help fight infections; also called leukocytes.
White matter
Nerve tissue that is paler in color than gray matter because it contains nerve fibers with large amounts of insulating material (myelin). The white matter does not contain nerve cells. In the brain, the white matter lies within the gray layer of the cerebral cortex.
Wisdom teeth
Third (last) molars that usually erupt at age 18-25 (when "wisdom is attained") .
Wegener's granulomatosis
Vasculitic condition in which granulomata are also found. Affects nasal mucosa/sinuses and may produce lung infiltrates and renal lesions.
Weight loss clinic
A clinic specialized in weight loss treatment.
West Nile virus
Whooping cough
A respiratory infection caused by Bordetella Pertussis and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.
Women's health
The specific set of health matters pertaining to women.
Watchful waiting
Close monitoring of prostate cancer by a physician instead of immediate treatment. Also called expectant management.
Watermelon stomach
Parallel red sores in the stomach that look like the stripes on a watermelon. Frequently seen with cirrhosis.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
An extra electrical pathway that connects the atria and ventricles and causes rapid heartbeat.
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