摘要西尼罗病毒病是由西尼罗病毒（West Nile Virus，WNV）感染所致的人畜共患虫媒传染病．主要临床表现为发热、头痛、肌痛、皮疹，同时伴淋巴结肿大。部分患者有恶心、呕吐、腹泻、腹痛等胃肠道症状。少数患者可出现无菌性脑膜炎或脑膜脑炎，表现为头痛、高热、眩晕、严重肌肉乏力、震颤、麻痹、惊厥、意识障碍、昏迷等。
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