West Nile Virus Cases Are on the Rise Again: How to Protect Yourself

Columbia neuroinfectious diseases expert Kiran Thakur, MD speaks about neurological symptoms and dangers of West Nile virus that peaks each year between late July and October. Dr. Thakur, who is the director of the Program in Neuroinfectious Diseases in the Department of Neurology, comments that neurological involvement in West Nile Virus is overall rare. However, it often causes serious lifelong disabilities and can be life-threatening. [read more]

Source: Popular Science