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Please tell me what the symptoms for west nile virus are, I have had diarrhea for 6 days along with headaches, that I thought maybe could be from being a little dehydrated. I am 52 years old and in otherwise good health. I rarely getsick.

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August 06, 2006 4:07 p.m. (7 minutes and 52 seconds later)

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Hello,

Although, diarrhea is a symptom of West Nile, rash, headache & fever are the primary symptoms.

As you have had diarrhea for six days, I would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor.

Here is some info, please let me know if you have questions.

You may want to try the BRAT diet:

http://ms.about.com/od/nutrition/a/BRAT.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/west-nile-virus/DS00438

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastritis/DS00488

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diarrhea/DS00292

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diarrhea/QZ00044

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/travelers-diarrhea/DS00318

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