Dr. Anthony Fauci spent time in the hospital after contracting West Nile virus, but he is expected to make a full recovery, confirming the mild yet serious nature of the illness.
Fauci expressed to Dr. Jonathan LaPook that he likely contracted West Nile virus from a mosquito bite in his backyard, showcasing personal experiences of how the virus is transmitted.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight that about 1 in 5 infected individuals may develop symptoms, while 1 in 150 face serious illness from West Nile virus.
Despite being a former top U.S. infectious disease expert, Fauci's experience underscores the unpredictable nature of diseases like West Nile virus, which lacks vaccines and specific treatments.
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