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What doctors want patients to know about West Nile virus

Most West Nile virus infections cause no symptoms, but some can lead to severe illness. Mosquito-bite prevention remains the best defense.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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West Nile virus deaths up by 32% in 2025

Older and immunocompromised patients are at highest risk. Learn more with the AMA and CDC about West Nile virus testing, diagnosis and prevention.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA Clinician Call: Ongoing Risks of West Nile Virus

Join CDC experts and the AMA for a timely discussion on West Nile virus in the U.S. 

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AMA Update for July 31, 2024: COVID-19 cases, West Nile news, plus new Alzheimer's disease and colon cancer screening blood tests
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COVID-19 cases, West Nile news, plus new Alzheimer's disease and colon cancer screening blood tests

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest news about Alzheimer's Disease and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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COVID-19 cases, West Nile news, plus new Alzheimer's disease and colon cancer screening blood tests [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest news about Alzheimer's Disease and more.

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AMA Update Podcast