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    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 Jan;25(1):75-8.

    West Nile virus infection in the pediatric population.

    Source

    County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services, Public Health, Acute Communicable Diseases Control Program, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA. rciven@dhs.co.la.ca.us

    Abstract

    In 2004, Los Angeles County confirmed 11 cases of symptomatic West Nile virus (WNV) infections in children younger than 18 years of age. Eight had WNV fever, 2 had meningitis and 1 had encephalitis. Fever, rash, nausea and vomiting were the most prominent symptoms at presentation; median duration of illness was 7 days. Clinicians should be aware of the risk of WNV illness, confirm this diagnosis and report suspected WNV cases to their local health department.

    PMID:
    16395109
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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