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U.S teenager paralyzed and on ventilator from West Nile Virus; is it life threatening, here's all you need to know
1d • 3 min read
In St. Louis County, Missouri, an 18-year-old named John Procter VI, often called “BB” by his family, faced severe complications from West Nile virus. His symptoms began around August 8 with complaints of headaches and dizziness. Initially, a doctor suggested BB had a tension headache and was dehydrated, advising rest, as per the reports of MSN.
Deterioration and hospital visits
The adolescent's illness grew worse, resulting in severe vomiting. Following his hospital stay, medical professionals determined that he had a "stomach bug" and gave him over-the-counter medication. But his symptoms remained, such as persistently high fevers and difficulty keeping food down. A further ER visit resulted in a diagnosis of a gastrointestinal ailment and a possible meningitis, which subsequently proved to be unfounded.
BB's symptoms worsened with time, becoming more difficult for him to move his arms and exhibiting slurred speech and lethargy. Taking note of the gravity of the situation, his father drove him to the hospital and into the intensive care unit. There, medical professionals identified him as having West Nile virus, a condition transmitted by infected mosquitoes, and pointed out that there was no known vaccination or remedy for it...
U.S teenager paralyzed and on ventilator from West Nile Virus; is it life threatening, here's all you need to know
1d • 3 min read
In St. Louis County, Missouri, an 18-year-old named John Procter VI, often called “BB” by his family, faced severe complications from West Nile virus. His symptoms began around August 8 with complaints of headaches and dizziness. Initially, a doctor suggested BB had a tension headache and was dehydrated, advising rest, as per the reports of MSN.
Deterioration and hospital visits
The adolescent's illness grew worse, resulting in severe vomiting. Following his hospital stay, medical professionals determined that he had a "stomach bug" and gave him over-the-counter medication. But his symptoms remained, such as persistently high fevers and difficulty keeping food down. A further ER visit resulted in a diagnosis of a gastrointestinal ailment and a possible meningitis, which subsequently proved to be unfounded.
BB's symptoms worsened with time, becoming more difficult for him to move his arms and exhibiting slurred speech and lethargy. Taking note of the gravity of the situation, his father drove him to the hospital and into the intensive care unit. There, medical professionals identified him as having West Nile virus, a condition transmitted by infected mosquitoes, and pointed out that there was no known vaccination or remedy for it...