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Treatment and Vaccines

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There is no specific treatment or cure for a WNv infection. People with West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (WNNon-NS) usually recover completely without treatment. People with West Nile Neurological Syndrome (WNNS) usually require hospitalization.

How to tell if a mosquito bite is serious

Most mosquito bites cause itching and minor irritation. A small percentage can lead to serious infections, such as West Nile Virus. If you have any of the following symptoms, seek medical help right away:

  • Fever
  • Muscle weakness
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Severe headache
  • Sudden sensitivity to light
  • Extreme swelling or infection at the site of the mosquito bite

If you think you may be ill from a WNv Infection, see your doctor or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. Hearing impaired call 1-866-TTY-4700.


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