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How is West Nile Virus diagnosed?
See how West Nile Virus is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of West Nile Virus
Mine wasn't diagnosed even though I had paralysis , a suspicious spot on my brain scan and was slurring my words and lost all that weight.
It was totally beyond the scope of the hospital I was in and West Nile should be included with any test for a stroke. The symptoms are very similar for neuroinvasive.
It was totally beyond the scope of the hospital I was in and West Nile should be included with any test for a stroke. The symptoms are very similar for neuroinvasive.
Posted Mar 3, 2017 by Susan 400
In my case through bloodwork with the Public Health Unit, some people have had spinal taps, when encephalitis/menningitis is involved I think it is very important to have a neurologist and or infectious disease doctor at your disposal...they cant cure but can explain some of the side effects involved
Posted Jun 28, 2017 by Robin 500
As far as I know (and according to current literature), the most accurate way of diagnosis is by examining CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) via spinal tap while the virus is active in its initial phase. CSF and bloodwork may show WNV antibodies after infection, but seemingly does not follow any certain perimeters.
Posted Jun 28, 2017 by Donna 600
Blood and spinal fluid test
Posted Jun 29, 2017 by Wendy 2150
A blood test. As well as the presenting symptoms.
Posted Jul 27, 2017 by Tricia 2050
diagnosed by blood test and/or spinal fluid draw
Posted May 28, 2018 by Gail 950
