WNV infection

West Nile virus 2016: West Nile virus infection particularly dangerous in elderly, increased rates of severe cases and death

West Nile virus (WNV) infection is particularly dangerous for the elderly, raising the numbers of severe cases and even death. The researchers analyzed and compared immune responses to WNV infection in four-month-old and 18-month-old (senior) mice. The researchers found that the senior mice were three times more likely to die after WNV infection, compared to ...click here to read more