West Nile Virus Infographic

This informative infographic clearly illustrates the essentials of West Nile Virus, defining it as a flavivirus that requires a host for replication. It details the transmission pathway, showing how a mosquito first infects a bird, then feeds on the infected bird, and subsequently transmits the virus to a horse. The visual also provides crucial timelines for horses, indicating that they typically show signs of disease between 3 and 15 days after infection, and that for those that recover, the process usually takes about 7 days. It serves as a straightforward educational resource on the lifecycle and effects of West Nile Virus in animals.

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