Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu stated that West Nile Virus disease often manifests itself with rashes, headache, nausea and vomiting. She stated that the disease can be fatal at a rate of 10 percent when it progresses with neurological symptoms.
The Ministry of Health made a statement regarding the West Nile Virus Infection transmitted by mosquitoes. It was stated that the disease is transmitted by mosquito bites and is not transmitted directly from person to person. Biruni University Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Specialist about the disease, which is a matter of curiosity. Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu gave information. Stating that it is an infectious disease transmitted through 'Culex' genus mosquitoes, Uzm. Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu said that attention should be paid to mosquito bites.
“It can manifest itself with rashes, headache, nausea and vomiting”
Stating that West Nile Virus disease is a disease transmitted to 'culex' genus mosquitoes, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Uzm. Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu said, “It does not pass from every mosquito. It is a febrile disease. It can usually manifest itself with rashes, headache, nausea and vomiting. Muscle aches can also be seen. The rashes are usually in the form of blisters and redness. It does not cause any symptoms in 80 percent. Twenty percent present with these symptoms. One percent of these come with neurological symptoms. This is actually the dangerous part. Superstitious Nile Disease seen with neurological symptoms can be fatal.”
“It can be fatal in 10 percent of cases with neurological symptoms”
Uzm. Prof. Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu said, “When we are struggling with a febrile disease with rash, we should definitely apply to the hospital when we have severe headache, vomiting, nausea complaints, blurred consciousness called meningitis findings. Because in this case, there is probably West Nile Virus disease with neurological symptoms that we fear. West Nile Virus disease with neurological symptoms can be fatal in about 10 percent of cases. If it is not self-limiting, it can be fatal.”
“If we fight mosquitoes, we can prevent the disease”
Giving information about the symptoms of Monkeypox and West Nile Virus disease, Uzm. Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu said, “While Monkeypox is a disease with calmer symptoms and a lower risk of being fatal, West Nile Virus disease has more serious symptoms. Neurological complaints are more troublesome. It causes more risk of death. Therefore, it is said to be more risky. Since West Nile Virus disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, it is actually seen in summer and early fall. If we fight mosquitoes now, we will protect ourselves from this disease.”
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