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21036852

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2010-11-1
pubmed:abstractText
Prognosis varies among persons with West Nile virus (WNV) infection, but the most important factors associated with persistent symptoms are not clear. In this cross-sectional study, 265 persons with symptomatic WNV infection during 2006-2008 completed a survey a mean of 7.7 months after diagnosis. We determined the association of demographic and clinical characteristics to the most common symptoms. Of 214 persons infected ? 6 months, 53% reported one or more persistent symptoms, including fatigue, muscle aches, decreased activity, difficulty with memory, and difficulty concentrating. Persons with neuroinvasive disease, hypertension, or diabetes were significantly more likely to report persistent symptoms, whereas age, sex, and time since infection were not associated with persistent symptoms. In conclusion, persistent symptoms persisted in most persons for more than six months after symptomatic WNV infection. Improved strategies for prevention and treatment are needed.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
1476-1645
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
83
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1133-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-11-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2010
pubmed:articleTitle
Demographic and clinical factors associated with persistent symptoms after West Nile virus infection.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA. cookrl@ufl.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural