What virus, spread by the mosquito, causes a typically self-limiting illness, but can be associated with a rash, aseptic meningitis, myelitis, and fatal encephalitis?

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The virus spread by mosquitoes that causes a self-limiting illness with associated symptoms such as rash, aseptic meningitis, myelitis, and fatal encephalitis is West Nile virus (WNV). Eastern equine encephalitis, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and Colorado tick fever are all viruses spread by ticks or mosquitoes, but they do not typically present with the same symptoms as WNV.

What Virus, Spread by the Mosquito, Causes a Typically Self-Limiting