Venezuelan
Venezuelan equine encephalitis
Venezuelan equine encephalitis (pronunciation: Ven-e-zu-e-lan e-quine en-ceph-a-li-tis) is a mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects horses but can also cause serious illness in humans and other animals.
Etymology
The term "Venezuelan equine encephalitis" is derived from the country of Venezuela, where the disease was first identified, and the words "equine" and "encephalitis", which refer to horses and inflammation of the brain, respectively.
Symptoms
In humans, the symptoms of Venezuelan equine encephalitis can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe neurological disorders. In horses, the disease can cause severe illness and often death.
Transmission
Venezuelan equine encephalitis is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be spread from horses to humans and other animals through direct contact with the blood, tissues, or excretions of an infected horse.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention of Venezuelan equine encephalitis primarily involves controlling mosquito populations and avoiding mosquito bites. There is currently no specific treatment for the disease, and care is supportive.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Venezuelan
- Wikipedia's article - Venezuelan
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