What is West Nile virus?
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). West Nile Virus infections generally occur during warm weather months when mosquitoes are active.

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1. Does Wyoming worry about West Nile Virus?
2. What is West Nile virus?
3. Who gets West Nile and how is it spread?
4. What are the symptoms of a West Nile virus infection and when do they occur?
5. Does past infection with West Nile virus make a person inmune?
6. What is the treatment for West Nile virus infection?
7. What can be done to prevent a West Nile virus infection?