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West Nile Virus has been seen in the news often. Which statement is true regarding West Nile Virus?

1) West Nile Virus (WNV) is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the Japanese encephalitis antigenic complex of the family Flaviviridae, are typically spread by culex mosquitoes.
2) West Nile Virus (WNV) can cause neurological disease and death in people.
3) Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.

Which of the following statement is true?

a)1 and 2 only
b)2 and 3 only
c)1,2 and 3 all are incorrect
d)1,2 and 3 all are correct