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West Nile Virus
New findings from McMaster University describe advances in west nile virus
September 30th, 2008
According to a study from Hamilton, Canada, "The long-term prognosis of patients infected with West Nile virus is not well understood. To describe the patterns of physical and mental function after infection with West Nile virus and to determine factors associated with recovery." "Longitudinal cohort study. Data were collected during home visits and from ambulatory clinics in 4 Canadian provinces. 156 persons with West Nile virus infection. Scores on the Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary of the Short Form-36, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and Fatigue Severity Scale. Physical and mental function, as well as mood and fatigue, seemed to return to...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-30)
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