Are there any cures for the West Nile virus?

Febrile illness (fever) in some people. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. read more

No cures have been published in randomized controlled clinical trials. The reasons for this are numerous. First, most people infected with West Nile are never sick or only mildly ill and therefore do not require treatment. read more

Treatment. No vaccine or specific antiviral treatments for West Nile virus infection are available. Over-the-counter pain relievers can be used to reduce fever and relieve some symptoms; In severe cases, patients often need to be hospitalized to receive supportive treatment, such as intravenous fluids, pain medication, and nursing care. read more

There is no vaccine or cure, but even severe cases can be survived with appropriate rest, intravenous fluids, and the treatment of secondary conditions. Ways to prevent. To begin with, since there is no cure, the wisest recourse to remain safe from West Nile virus is to prevent the contraction of the virus. read more