West Nile Virus By Aydin Jacobs, Nicole Goshorn, And Ben Lucas

Background West Nile Virus is a health concern in the Midwest that affects body systems, necessitates prevention, and requires community awareness. This virus affects 8 of our main body systems. You can get this virus by being bit by mosquitoes. The mosquitoes can get it by feeding on birds that have the virus.

Integumentary Rash The integumentary system consist of mainly the skin.

Respiratory Gasping Respiratory system lungs trachea diaphragm

Vestibular Disorientation The vestibular system is basically your inner ear and controls your balance and movement.

Digestive Loss of appetite Vomiting Digestive system Mouth Salivary glands Esophagus Stomach Small intestines Liver Gallbladder Large intestines Pancreas Rectum Anus

Muscular Muscle aches Joint pain Neck and back stiffness Muscular System Joints Muscles Vertebra

Endocrine Swollen glands The endocrine system's job is to keep your body working and developing. It consists of glands, that are small organs located throughout your body, that releases hormones.

Immune Tiredness Fever Immune system Fights virus, bacteria, fungus, and parasites One of the major body systems that West Nile Virus affects. Made up of organs, tissue, and cells

Nervous Vision loss Headache The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves in your body.