Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS News that he is recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus.Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a longtime public health official who headed up the United States' response to the coronavirus pandemic, was hospitalized about ten days ago, he said Saturday. At the time, he was suffering from fever, chills and severe fatigue.
Fauci likely contracted the virus from a mosquito bite in his backyard, he said.There are no vaccines to prevent West Nile virus or medicines to treat its symptoms, but most people infected with the disease do not feel sick, according to the CDC. About one in five people infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About one in 150 infected people develop a 'serious, sometimes fatal, illness,' the CDC said.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘Recovering’ After Being Hospitalized With West Nile VirusThe former longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases was diagnosed with West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitos.
Baca lebih lajut »
Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus, now recovering at home: reportDr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for six days earlier this month with the West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, according to a report.
Baca lebih lajut »
Fauci recovering after being hospitalized with West Nile virusPolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Baca lebih lajut »
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara CountyArticles and videos about West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County on KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco.
Baca lebih lajut »
A third case of West Nile virus pops up in Bexar County, officials sayAccording to Bexar County officials, another mosquito has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, making this the third case for the county. Officials say the mosquito was found near Highway 90 and Cagnon Road.
Baca lebih lajut »
West Nile virus found in second Orange County cityWhether you get your news for the day on your morning drive or while sipping coffee and packing school lunches like me, I keep you up to date on breaking news from overnight or in the early morning.
Baca lebih lajut »