AI Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed clinical features related to West Nile virus (WNV) infections using data from a province-wide testing program in Alberta.
- Key findings indicate that individuals aged 40-59 years, living in southeastern Alberta, and presenting symptoms like maculopapular rash or tremor are significantly more likely to have WNV infection.
- The odds ratios (OR) highlight the increased risk factors: age (OR 1.7), geographic location (OR 4.2), rash (OR 8.6), and tremor (OR 3.6), all with statistically significant p-values.
Article Abstract
The clinical features associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infections are described based on data collected from history forms submitted with samples during a province-wide WNV testing programme. Age 40-59 years (OR 1.7, p<0.008), residence in the southeast of Alberta (OR 4.2, p<0.001), maculopapular rash (OR 8.6, p<0.001) or tremor (OR 3.6, p<0.001) were independently associated with WNV infection.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2117819 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2006.107862 | DOI Listing |
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