Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134019192
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 10SA
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The reason for three more cases of West Nile virus encephalitis in summer than in the winter every year.

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A virus is a small agent that can cause infection. Virus replicate inside the living cells of the host body. The virus only has a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat. Viruses are not visible through the naked eyes. West Nile virus encephalitis is the most common neuroinvasive manifestation. As its name suggest that it will damage the brain part.

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