West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus Testing and health information

Do you have a fever, stiff neck, fatigue, or headaches after being bitten by mosquitos?

West Nile virus is a possibility if this is the case. To check if you're infected, get a West Nile virus test from Ulta Lab Tests. 

It would be best if you considered getting tested for West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes transmit this virus, which can cause severe illness in some people. It's important to identify if you have it since the symptoms are similar to those of other diseases such as the flu, and treatment varies depending on the type of infection. 

If you're experiencing flu-like symptoms such as a fever, headache, stiff neck, weakness, or muscular pains, you should be tested for the West ... See more


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In May of 2021, there were a total of 664 cases of West Nile in the United States, and over 75% of those cases were severe, involving disease extending to the nervous system and brain.

The West Nile virus is mainly transmitted through mosquito bites and usually resolves with treatment. But it has the potential to cause health complications. This is why a West Nile virus test is so important.

When you order a West Nile virus lab test, you take control of your health. 

Keep reading this guide to find everything you need to know about the West Nile virus and the West Nile virus lab test.

What is the West Nile Virus

The West Nile virus is a virus first identified in Uganda in 1937. In 1953, it was identified in birds, mainly crows in the Nile region.

Since that time, outbreaks have occurred in Greece, Russia, Israel, Romania, and anywhere along the main migratory path for birds. In 1999, a large outbreak in ... See more