West Nile virus infection may persist in kidneys years after initial infection

Monday, December 7, 2009 - 14:56 in Health & Medicine

A new study shows that people who have been infected with West Nile virus may have persistent virus in their kidneys for years after initial infection, potentially leading to kidney problems. The research, which appears in the January 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, is now available online.

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