All of the following are true of West Nile virus EXCEPT:

A. It was first isolated in Uganda.
B. It causes mild febrile illness in about 20% of patients.
C. It causes severe meningitis in less than 1% of patients.
D. It is not known to cause fatalities.


Answer: D

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