West Nile Fever in Healthcare: Diagnostic Approaches and Clinical Management

The field of infectious diseases is continually evolving, and West Nile Fever has been a significant concern in the Mediterranean area. Its impact on healthcare systems necessitates a focused look at its daily clinical implications, particularly for patients admitted to hospitals with significant comorbidities. The increasing burden on healthcare institutions and the risk of physician burnout highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of this disease. Despite the challenges posed by West Nile Fever, there is an opportunity to bolster professional knowledge with clinical updates that stress the importance of early diagnosis and treatment strategies for this and other rare diseases.

This Research Topic aims to provide an educational resource that improves the clinical management of West Nile Fever. By collating experiences and insights from around the world, the objective is to enhance physicians' abilities to identify and manage cases efficiently, especially in complex clinical scenarios. The focus is on advancing diagnostic techniques, understanding diverse clinical presentations, and exploring therapeutic options. By emphasizing professional growth through detailed case series and reports, this research can be instrumental in developing strategies for early intervention and improved patient outcomes.

The scope of this Research Topic encompasses a wide array of clinical areas while distinguishing boundaries within internal medicine. Themes of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnostic challenges in identifying West Nile Fever and other rare infections
• Clinical presentation and comorbidity profiles associated with West Nile Fever
• Therapeutic strategies and treatment outcomes
• Case reports and series focusing on acute infectious diseases
• Emergency diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in internal medicine

We welcome various types of articles, including original research, reviews, and clinical case reports, which can contribute to this essential facet of modern healthcare.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Sepsis, Case Reports, Infection, Antibiotics, Anticoagulation, Arbovirus, Encephalitis, West Nile Fever

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.