West Nile Virus Has the Following Characteristics, Except

question 26

Multiple Choice

West Nile virus has the following characteristics, except:

• A)causes hemorrhagic fever
• B)is an arbovirus
• C)transmitted by a mosquito vector
• D)typically is a flu-like illness
• E)severe encephalitis occurs in less than 1% of infected persons

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Definitions:

Excretory Urography

A radiographic technique used to examine the urinary tract after the injection of a contrast medium, to assess the structure and function of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

Urinalysis

A test conducted on urine to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.

Blood Tests

Laboratory analysis of blood samples to evaluate health, diagnose diseases, and monitor conditions.

Idiopathic Hypertension

High blood pressure with no identifiable cause, also known as primary or essential hypertension.