How West Nile Virus Infections Are Treated
Explore what’s usually recommended in both scenarios, as well as tips for prevention and more. Mild West Nile Infections Most people (8 out of 10) infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms. People who develop a mild case of West Nile fever usually experience some combination of fever, muscle aches, headaches, weakness and fatigue, sore throat, and possibly gastrointestinal problems. These people usually diagnose themselves with a “bad summer cold,” and treat themselves in the standard ways with rest, fluids, and analgesics....