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Life Span Of A Cold Virus
Mild disease, generally called West Nile fever, may cause some or all of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Headache
- Lack of appetite
Muscle aches - Nausea
- Rash
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Vomiting
These symptoms usually last for 3 - 6 days.
More severe forms of disease, which can be life threatening, may be called West Nile encephalitis or West Nile meningitis, depending on what part of the body is affected. The following symptoms can occur, and need prompt attention:
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