SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-A Rare Case of West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease in an Urban Setting

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The document appears to be a brief educational note focused on West Nile virus (WNV), with references to national data, clinical history, and learning objectives. It emphasizes that WNV is a mosquito-borne illness whose incidence and geographic spread are increasing, likely influenced by rising temperatures and climate change.<br /><br />Key clinical guidance includes:<br />- If WNV is suspected, order a serum WNV IgM antibody test using MAC-ELISA.<br />- In patients with neurologic symptoms, perform a lumbar puncture to test cerebrospinal fluid for WNV IgM antibody.<br />- Treatment is mainly supportive, but rare cases can progress to neuroinvasive disease.<br /><br />The document also highlights the value of earlier diagnosis, noting that it can improve antibiotic stewardship, reduce unnecessary treatments, and shorten hospital stays. It references CDC data and several studies on WNV outbreaks, meteorologic associations, neurologic outcomes, and the effects of climate change on vector-borne disease.<br /><br />The opening note “Unremarkable, no active tooth infection” suggests a clinical exam finding, but the main content is centered on WNV diagnosis, public health trends, and management.

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Ari M. Fish

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Author List Adrian Majid, Ari M. Fish, Aveena Kochar

Category Clinical Vignettes

Concept West Nile Virus

Concept WNV IgM Antibody

Concept Neurologic Symptoms

Concept Supportive Therapy

Concept Vector-Borne Disease

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Presenting Author Ari M. Fish

Track Adult

Keywords

West Nile virus

WNV

mosquito-borne illness

IgM antibody testing

MAC-ELISA

lumbar puncture

cerebrospinal fluid

neuroinvasive disease

climate change

supportive treatment

West Nile Virus

WNV IgM Antibody

Neurologic Symptoms

Supportive Therapy

Vector-Borne Disease