West Nile virus (WNV) infection: peripheral and systemic features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on west nile virus (wnv) infection: peripheral and systemic features: Muscle weakness Poliomyelitis Asymmetrical flaccid paralysis Peripheral neuropathy (PN) Neuromuscular disorders Dermatological features Systemic features Risk factors for mortality

Muscle weakness

  • Poliomyelitis
  • Asymmetrical flaccid paralysis

Peripheral neuropathy (PN)

Neuromuscular disorders

Dermatological features

Systemic features

Risk factors for mortality

References

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