West Nile virus (WNV)
Learn about West Nile virus, an enveloped RNA virus that causes West Nile fever. This article explores its transmission, clinical manifestations, and the potential targets for combating enveloped viruses.
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The term infection is used when pathogens (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites) enter a host organism, multiply and consequently trigger symptoms and signs of disease, respectively. The resulting symptoms are termed infectious disease.
Infections are, for example, distinguished by
- the organ affected (wound, respiratory system, skin, urinary system),
- their origin (endogenous, exogenous),
- the transmission path (contact, smear, airborne infection)