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What serological test can be useful in the diagnosis of Eastern Western and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis?
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IgM ELISA
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Is eastern equine encephalitis bacterial?
No, Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a viral disease.
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.
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 the mortality rate of eastern equine encephalitis?
Mortality is approximately 30%
What disease does the letters EEE stand for and how does it spread?
EEE stands for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
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.
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
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)
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 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.
How is the sleeping sickness contracted on a horse?
Sleeping sickness (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) is spread by biting insects that have fed off an infected animal.
How are mosquitoes associated with nervous system infections?
Moquitoes are well known to be mechanical reservoirs for many viruses that cause neurologic disease. Some of the more well known are West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and St. Louis Encephalitis - all of which can cause severe disease and death in humans.
