Western equine encephalitis virus - Wikipedia
WEBThe Western equine encephalomyelitis virus is the causative agent of relatively uncommon viral disease Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE). An alphavirus of the family Togaviridae, the WEE virus is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) transmitted by mosquitoes of the genera Culex and Culiseta. [2] WEE is …
Western Equine Encephalitis Virus - CDC
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Overview. Western equine encephalitis is caused by a virus most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with western equine encephalitis virus do not feel sick. However, the virus can cause some people to develop symptoms of a febrile …
Western Equine Encephalitis: Symptoms, Dangers, Treatment - WebMD
WEBWestern equine encephalitis is a viral disease transmitted to horses and humans by mosquitoes. Learn about its symptoms, dangers, and potential treatments.
Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) - School of Veterinary Medicine
WEBAug 28, 2020 · Western equine encephalitis (WEE), is a viral, vector-borne disease that circulates in horses and humans in North and South America and causes inflammation of the brain. The WEE virus is related to the viruses that cause Eastern and Venezuelan equine encephalitis.
Western Equine Encephalitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Healthcare providers diagnose western equine encephalitis virus infection based on: Signs and symptoms. History of possible exposure to mosquitoes that can spread western equine encephalitis virus. Laboratory testing of blood or spinal fluid.
Disease Alert: Equine Encephalitis (EEE/WEE/VEE) - Animal and …
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Equine encephalitis viruses—Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis (EEE, WEE, VEE) and West Nile virus (WNV)—are spread by infected mosquitos and can cause severe brain inflammation in equids (such as horses and donkeys) and people. These viruses are widespread in birds and rodents, making them reservoirs for disease.
Western Equine Encephalitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Western equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the western equine encephalitis virus, a member of the Togaviridae family of viruses. Most of the infections are subclinical, presenting as fever, chills, malaise, and myalgias, but some can progress to an acute inflammation of the meninges and brain parenchyma.
Data and Maps for Western Equine Encephalitis
WEBJun 6, 2024 · In late 2023 an outbreak of western equine encephalitis was identified in Argentina and Uruguay affecting people and horses. This outbreak ended in April 2024. Learn more about this WEE outbreak in South America. Large outbreaks also occur among animals (called epizootics), particularly horses.
Western Equine Encephalitis | Equine Disease Communication …
WEBWhat is Western Equine Encephalitis? Cases of Western Equine Encephalitis have principally occurred in the western US and very infrequently in parts of the Midwest. While large equine outbreaks have occurred historically, no equine cases have been reported in the last two decades.
Western Equine Encephalitis Fact Sheet - MN Dept. of Health
WEBOct 5, 2022 · Western Equine Encephalitis is a viral illness that is transmitted to people and horses through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is an alphavirus and is closely related to Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis viruses.