A 65-year-old male appears in your office complaining of a sudden onset influenza-like illness characterized by high fever, chills, backache, headache, myalgia, and retro-orbital pain. There has also been some nausea and vomiting. Which of the following possible viral infections are you most concerned about as the cause of his symptoms?

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Given the possible answer choices, the one that is most consistent with the patient's age and the signs and symptoms is West Nile arbovirus infections.

A 65-Year-Old Male Appears in Your Office Complaining of a Sudden