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Take the West Nile Virus Quiz
Prevention is the best way to deal with West Nile virus. Protecting yourself against mosquito bites makes it less likely that you’ll get this disease or any other diseases that mosquitoes can carry.
Author: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Felson, Sabrina, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN
Date Last Reviewed: 03/31/2023
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