Who gets West Nile and how is it spread?
Anyone can get infected with West Nile Virus; however more severe infections occur in the elderly and those with a weakened immune system. West Nile Virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes get infected with West Nile Virus by feeding on infected birds. There is no evidence that a person can acquire the disease by handling live or dead birds or other infected animals. The virus cannot be spread from person to person.

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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?