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Fauci Was Hospitalized With West Nile. Who Is Most At Risk for a Severe Case?

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Anthony Fauci , MD , is recovering from West Nile virus after being hospitalized with the disease for six days .

Older adults are at a higher risk of severe illness, with some cases leading to serious neurological conditions.

West Nile was responsible for 1,840 hospitalizations last year , according to the CDC .