Persistent infection with West Nile virus years after initial infection.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1086/648731 and PMC identifier 2791189.
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Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV) RNA was demonstrated in 5 (20%) of 25 urine samples collected from convalescent patients 573-2452 days (1.6-6.7 years) after WNV infection. Four of the 5 amplicons sequenced showed >99% homology to the WNV NY99 strain. These findings show that individuals with chronic symptoms after WNV infection may have persistent renal infection over several years.
Medical subject headings
- RNA, Viral
- West Nile Fever
- West Nile virus