that can cause serious illness in humans and animals it was first identified in the united statesus cuse serious Public Health concern in this video we will discuss the basics of West Nile Virus including its transmission symptoms and prevention strategies the primary mode of transmission for West Nile Virus is through the bite of infected mosquitoes mosquitoes become infected with W andv after feeding on birds that carry the virus they can then transmit the Virus to humans and other animals during subsequent bites it's important to note that the virus cannot be spread through direct contact with an infected individual symptoms of West Nile Virus can vary from person to person and can range from mild to severe most people infected with W andv will not develop any symptoms however in some cases individuals may experience fever headache fatigue body aches nausea vomiting and swollen lymph nodes in rare cases more severe symptoms such as high fever neck stiff Ness muscle weakness disorientation and seizures may occur it's important to seek medical attention If you experience any of these symptoms especially if you have been bitten by mosquitoes recently preventing West Nile Virus is key to reducing the risk of infection one of the most effective ways to prevent W andv is by getting rid of mosquito breeding grounds mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water so removing any standing