west nile encephalitis
Definition
- Noun:
- A viral inflammation of the brain: "West Nile encephalitis" specifically refers to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) caused by infection with the West Nile virus.
- A potentially severe disease: This condition can be fatal, particularly in humans, horses, and various bird species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The outbreak of West Nile encephalitis prompted a public health advisory.
- Diagnosing West Nile encephalitis requires specific laboratory tests.
- Veterinarians are monitoring horses for signs of West Nile encephalitis.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific medical diagnosis: The term is used in clinical and public health contexts to specify the cause of encephalitis.
- The patient was hospitalized with confirmed West Nile encephalitis.
Variants and Related Words
- West Nile virus (n): The flavivirus that causes West Nile encephalitis and West Nile fever.
- West Nile fever (n): A usually less severe, flu-like illness also caused by the West Nile virus, which can sometimes progress to encephalitis.
- Encephalitis (n): The general medical term for inflammation of the brain, which can have various causes.
Synonyms
- West Nile neuroinvasive disease: A broader clinical category that includes West Nile encephalitis, as well as meningitis and acute flaccid paralysis caused by the virus.
Related Phrases
- Complications of West Nile virus: This phrase often encompasses West Nile encephalitis as a serious potential outcome of infection.
- Elderly patients are at higher risk for complications of West Nile virus, such as encephalitis.
Noun
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encephalitis caused by the West Nile virus; can be fatal in humans and horses and birds
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