- West Nile Virus
- Interviews
Babs's interview
How did all start?
Contracted in June 2019 from. Oswuito in my own back yard.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes I have a diagnosis. Hospital never looked for it. My family doctor ran the test. Diagnosed in about a week or ten days.
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Memory
Balance
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
I have had lots of support. Nothing changed with family and friends relationships.
What things have you stopped doing?
Going outside in the evenings.
What do you think about the future?
I am hopeful. Although neuroinvasive, my case was very mild.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Fulfilling
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Join a support group and search for a doctor with experience.
