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Do you need to get your horse shots in Texas?
Yes, horses in Texas are at risk of contracting several disease. Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Western Equine Encepthalitis, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, Tetanus, West Nile Virus and Rabies vaccinations, at a minimum, should be administered yearly.
For which virus is the mosquito the primary vector Ebola virus Marburg hemorrhagic fever Hanta virus Western Equine Encephalitis virus?
Western Equine Encephalitis virus
What are examples of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes?
The following are examples of viruses that transmitted to human by various species of mosquitoes:Japanese encephalitisdengue feveryellow feverSt. Louis encephalitiseastern equine encephalitis (EEE)western equine encephalitis (WEE)Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE)Malaria is not included because it is caused by a parasite which is carried by the mosquito and not a virus.
Is caused by a virus?
The viral diseases include: yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and Western equine encephalitis (WEE), dengue fever, chikungunya, epidemic polyarthritis, Rift Valley fever, Ross River Fever, St. Louis encephalitis, West Nile virus (WNV) and HIV.
How do natural equine encephalitis infections occur?
Through the bite of a mosquito carrying the virus.
Who discovered the Japanese encephalitis virus?
Eastern equine encephalitis is a neurological disease caused by a virus that affects not only horses but humans as well. It causes symptoms such as fever, head pressing, lack of coordination, etc.
What is equine encephalitis?
also known as (VEE,)venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, is a disease that effects humans and equines. It is also a biological weapon. This disease is arboviral which means it is maintained in nature and is transmitted by anthropods (i.e. mosquito's) Symptoms include a onset of flu-like symptoms such as headache, chills, fever, pain behind the eyes, nausea and vomiting. Lymphadenopathy is also present in some cases. In severe cases, the central nervous system is affected causing encephalitis with disorientation, seizures, paralysis and eventually coma. When used as a bio-terrorism agent, VEE would most likely be transmitted by aerolization.Treatment for VEE is supportive only. Analgesics are administered for generalized aches and for headaches. According to research, supportive therapy such as mechanical ventilation, IV fluids, and antibiotics may be helpful to prevent secondary infections. See related links.
What protist is transmitted to humans by mosquitos and causes malaria?
You can get: West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Japanese Encephalitis Virus, La Crosse Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Rift Valley Fever, and Yellow Fever Heartworm (dogs)
What is the name of the disease that is carried by a mosquito and was also a leading disease in both 1990 and 2000?
Mosquitoes carry a number of diseases. The most prevalent is "malaria", but there is also: Chikungunya Dog Heartworm Dengue Yellow fever Eastern Equine Encephalitis St. Louis Encephalitis LaCrosse Encephalitis Western Equine Encephalitis West Nile virus Japanese Encephalitis
Is it good to sleep with open window?
It depends. Fresh air is always a good idea. However, if the window is open, without a screen, insects can enter the home and infect the sleeper. One example is mosquitoes which can transmit a number of infections, some of which are deadly (Eastern equine encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, West Nile virus, Western equine encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Malaria, etc.)
What is a toga virus?
There is no known virus called "toga virus." It is possible that you might be referring to togaviruses, which are a family of viruses that includes pathogens like Chikungunya virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Togaviruses can cause a variety of diseases in both humans and animals.
How much do horse vaccinations for the most common diseases like annual tetanus West Nile rhino rabies and flu cost and what are all the equine vaccines recommended for the southern US?
The cost of vaccines will depend on your location and on whether or not your vet has to come to you or you take your horse to him. The best way to find out pricing information is, therefore, to call your vet and ask. As for what vaccines are recommended in the Southern US, Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis, Tetanus, West Nile Virus and Rabies are the core vaccines recommended in the US. In states bordering Mexico, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis is also recommended. Then there are risk-based vaccines such as Strangles, Influenza, Equine Herpes Virus, Botulism, etc that are recommended based upon your horse's age, use, housing conditions, etc.
