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Equine Encephalomyelitis: Understanding Sleeping Sickness

Learn about the virus affecting horses and humans, its causes, types, transmission, signs, treatment options, and prevention methods. Discover how to protect animals with effective vaccines and proper care. Stay informed to safeguard against this dangerous disease.

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Equine Encephalomyelitis: Understanding Sleeping Sickness

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  1. EQUINE ENCEPHALOMYELITIS AKA: SLEEPING SICKNESS LeAnn Lynn Graber Advanced Vet Science Instructor: Randall Cale Rugby High School 12-18-01

  2. What is Equine Encephalomyelitis??? AKA: Sleeping Sickness • Equine Encephalomyelitis is a virus that affects the nervous system. • Wild animals and birds act as reservoirs. • Can also affect humans.

  3. CAUSES AND TRANSMISSION • Transmitted by biting insects “mosquitoes” Or other hematophagous insects.

  4. THREE TYPES OF EQUINESLEEPINGSICKNESS • Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) • Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) • Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE)

  5. Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis • Found in western hemisphere • Principal animals infected: wild birds domestic fowl horses mules donkeys • Means of spread to man: mosquitoes

  6. Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis • Found in Western hemisphere • Principal animals infected: rodents and equis • Means of spread to man: mosquitoes

  7. Western Equine Encephalomyeitis • Found in Western and central U.S.A., Canada, South America • Principal animals infected: Wild birds domestic fowl horses mules donkeys bats reptiles amphibians • Means of spread to man: mosquitoes

  8. Signs & Symptoms • Signs and symptoms occur about 5 days after infection. • Look for signs of fever,impaired vision,irregular gait,wandering,reduced reflexes,circling,lack of coordination,yawning, grinding of teeth,occasional convulsions,and death.

  9. Treatment • No treatment is available. But anti-inflammatory drugs,control of seizuresand intensive nursing care will aid in the recovery of mild cases. • Most effective way to treat is to quarantine the animal.

  10. Prevention • Use highly effective vaccines before the mosquito season

  11. BibliographyAiello,Susan E. Ed.The Merck Veterinary Manual.Whitehouse Station, N.J.: Merck and Co. Inc., 1998.

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