Dr. Anthony Fauci infected with West Nile virus

SOURCE www.npr.org
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former top U.S. infectious disease expert, was hospitalized after being infected with West Nile virus but is now recovering at home. West Nile virus is spread through mosquito bites, with 1 in 5 people developing symptoms. Fauci is expected to make a full recovery.

Key Points

  • Fauci likely got infected from a mosquito bite in his backyard.
  • There are no vaccines or medicines to treat West Nile virus.
  • Best prevention is to avoid mosquito bites.

Pros

  • Fauci is expected to make a full recovery.

Cons

  • About 1 out of 150 infected people can develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.