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83-Year-Old Fauci Hospitalized for Six Days with West Nile Virus, Now Recovering at Home

Aug 24, 2024, 03:50 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was hospitalized after contracting West Nile virus. Fauci, who is 83 years old, spent six days in the hospital before returning home to recover. According to a spokesperson, he is expected to make a full recovery. In an interview, Fauci mentioned that he had never been as sick in his life, experiencing severe symptoms such as fever, chills, and fatigue. The West Nile virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, can lead to severe complications in some cases.