West Nile Encephalitis (Noun)
Meaning
Encephalitis caused by the West Nile virus; can be fatal in humans and horses and birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- West Nile encephalitis is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito that previously fed on an infected bird.
- The risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis increases in warmer months when the mosquito population is higher.
- In severe cases of West Nile encephalitis, victims may experience convulsions, muscle weakness, and inflammation of the brain.
- West Nile encephalitis can be prevented by limiting exposure to mosquitoes through the use of insect repellents and protective clothing.
- Vaccines have been developed to protect horses from West Nile encephalitis, but there is currently no vaccine for humans.