West nile virus physical examination

Overview
The physical examination describes how a patient with West nile virus will present in a clinical setting.

Physical exam
It is possible for a patient with West nile virus to present with signs of encephalitis and meningoencephalitis. These signs include:


 * Stupor
 * Coma
 * Confusion

Other clinical findings can include things such as:


 * Papilledema
 * Cranial nerve involvement
 * Decreased sensation
 * hyperreflexia
 * Positive Brudzinki signs and Kernig signs
 * Motor strength weakness