Fauci was hospitalized after developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue from a West Nile virus infection, likely contracted via a mosquito bite in his backyard.
West Nile virus, first identified in the 1930s, has become the leading mosquito-borne disease globally, with thousands of infections reported in the U.S. each year.
Symptoms of West Nile virus affect only 20-30% of those infected, with those at higher risk including individuals over 60 and those with chronic health conditions.
Mild symptoms of West Nile virus can often be managed at home; however, severe cases may lead to extended illness, particularly for the immunocompromised.
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