Question

A patient has a suspected case of West Nile virus. What is the best way to determine if the patient is infected with the virus?

A Check for the release of histamines in the patient's blood
B. Check for signs in the patient of an inflammatory immune response.
C. Check for bacteria in the patient's spinal fluid.
D. Check for antibodies in the patient's blood.

Answer 1

D.) (If you're infected, a blood test may show a rising level of antibodies to the West Nile virus.)