Friday, August 24, 2012

Alarming symptoms

West Nile Virus Gravely More Dangerous Than Previously Understood
So what actually happens to that 1 out of 150 people infected that develop the more severe illness? The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.
Hence, West Nile virus, in all reality is an acute threat. Moreover, though causing death or brain-related disability in a tiny fraction of cases, a new Houston study suggests it routinely can result in serious, lasting damage. Baylor College of Medicine researchers tracking local people for years after they were infected with the mosquito-borne infection found four in 10 had varying stages of chronic kidney disease related to the virus. The kidney disease is potentially fatal.
You people have immune problems, and your minds are warped enough already.
Y'all be careful out there.

Mosquito trivia:   they like smelly feet.