West Nile Virus

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Transmission of West Nile Virus (WNV)
3. West Nile Virus Life Cycle
4. Dynamics of Transmission within Mosquito Host
5. Infection of Vertebrate Hosts
6. Viral Replication and Release
7. Amplification in Crocodilians
8. Behavioral and Immune Considerations
9. Epidemiology
10. Clinical Presentation in Humans
11. Clinical Presentation in Animals
12. Case Study
13. Factors Influencing Susceptibility to West Nile Virus
14. Transmission and Outbreak Trends
15. Pathophysiology
16. Etiology
17. History and Physical
18. Epidemiology and Typical Course of Illness
19. Laboratory Findings and Diagnosis
20. Imaging Studies
21. Differential Diagnosis
22. Clinical Examination
23. Laboratory-Based Diagnostics
24. Treatment
25. Persistence of WNV Infection
26. Immunity and Reinfection
27. Coinfections with Other Pathogens
28. Vector and Host Interactions
29. Public Health Implications
30. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss West Nile Virus. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Explain the biology, transmission cycle, and life cycle of West Nile Virus (WNV), including the roles of mosquito vectors and reservoir hosts.
2. Identify the clinical manifestations of WNV infection in humans and animals, ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe neuroinvasive disease.
3. Explore the epidemiology of WNV, including global trends, environmental influences, and the impact of climate change and globalization.
4. Evaluate diagnostic methods, management strategies, and public health interventions for WNV, focusing on the interprofessional care approach.
5. Discuss the challenges and implications of WNV persistence, immunity, coinfections, and the lack of specific antiviral treatments or vaccines.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.