Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson confirmed Saturday. West Nile virus is commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, wrote in a social media post that he spoke Saturday with Fauci, who said he was likely infected from a mosquito bite that he got in his backyard.

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Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses

NPR  

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses Mosquito borne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. We'll find out which diseases are most common and what people can do to protect themselves. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering from West Nile virus, another mosquito-borne disease. CHANG: OK. GODOY: But if you do get it, …

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The Independent  

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EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
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Associated Press  

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Anthony Fauci was hospitalised after contracting West Nile virus this month, know about the disease
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Anthony Fauci was hospitalised after contracting West Nile virus this month, know about the disease

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Fauci was reportedly hospitalised this month after contracting West Nile virus. Anthony Fauci was hospitalised after contracting West Nile virus this month “A full recovery is expected,” Fauci’s spokesperson said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Nile virus is commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. The World Health Organization says, …

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home
4 months ago

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home

Politico  

CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, wrote in a social media post that he spoke Saturday with Fauci, who said he was likely infected from a mosquito bite that he got in his backyard. Fauci was hospitalized about ten days ago after developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue,” the post on X said. As chief White House medical …

Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus
4 months ago

Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

CNN  

CNN — Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said. Fauci, a longtime public health official who became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, is expected to recover fully, the spokesperson said. About 1,000 …

Early West Nile Virus activity in the United States may point to a once-in-a-decade spike infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know.
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CNN  

CNN — Brittany Yeager was leading a troop of girls at Girl Scout camp in Idaho last summer when a mosquito bite upended her life. “There wasn’t the story of what happened to me.” Yeager, Brittingham and Hamrick are three of the roughly 1,000 Americans who are hospitalized each year with the most severe form of West Nile virus, in …

West Nile virus has health officials 'concerned' as infected mosquitoes reach record highs and cases spread to 8 states
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Nile virus has health officials 'concerned' as infected mosquitoes reach record highs and cases spread to 8 states

Daily Mail  

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News 18  

Kerala is on alert after a 47-year-old man died on Sunday due to West Nile fever in Thrissur district. The state health department said it took a proactive decision and issued directions to eliminate mosquito breeding sites as a preventive measure. The Kerala health department said West Nile fever is spread by the Culex species of mosquitoes. The Kerala health …

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