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- A West Nile virus survivor describes his experience with severe illness and the importance of mosquito bite prevention.
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Janeen’s story: Mosquitoes, ticks, and a weakened immune system
B cell-depleting therapy helped Janeen's father Steve enjoy his favorite pastimes—gardening and spending time with his family—while living with rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment also weakened his immune system and increased his risk of serious illness from viruses spread through mosquito and tick bites.
Sadly, Steve passed away shortly after being diagnosed with severe West Nile virus disease. His family shares his story and offers practical tips for protecting people with weakened immune systems.
Devin’s story: It started with a mosquito bite
All it took was a bite from a mosquito while working in his yard and Devin's life changed forever. After becoming paralyzed from the waist down because of West Nile virus, Devin shares his journey from diagnosis to living with long-term complications of severe West Nile virus disease and the importance of preventing mosquito bites.
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