What is this?
West Nile Virus is a tiny germ that can make people and animals sick. It is mainly spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Sometimes, it can cause a fever or other more serious health problems.
Key Parts to Explore
Genetic Material
This is the virus's tiny instruction book that tells it how to make more copies of itself inside a living cell.
Capsid
The capsid is a strong protein shell that acts like a protective box around the genetic material.
Envelope
This is the outer, fatty layer that surrounds the virus, helping it hide from the body's defenses and enter cells.
Surface Proteins
These are special little bumps on the outside of the virus that help it grab onto and enter new cells.
Did You Know?
Most people infected with West Nile Virus don't even know they have it, feeling no symptoms at all!
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