Encephalomyelitis Flashcards
Encephalomyelitis is also known as…
Sleeping sickness, blind staggers, brain fever
Encephalomyelitis is caused by…
Togoviridae alphavirus
Principle carriers of encephalomyelitis are _____, and the vectors are _______
Birds; mosquitoes and biting flies
The three types of encephalomyelitis are…
Eastern, western, and Venezuelan
EEE (Eastern equine encephalomyelitis) is most common on…
The east coast and gulf area of the US
Regarding EEE, horses are considered _________, and EEE has a __% mortality rate
Dead-end hosts; 90
WEE is normally seen _______, has _____ severe symptoms than EEE, and has a __% mortality ratr
West of the Mississippi River; less; 50 (no outbreaks in US for over 20 years)
VEE is found in ________, and has a __% mortality rate. VEE is also ______, meaning it can infect both ________ and _______
Central America, the northern areas of South America, and the states boardering Mexico; 90%; zoonotic; horses;people
After encephalomyelitis infection, there will be about ______ days of low grade fever, followed by high fever
2
Mild cases of encephalomyelitis last _______, but acute cases generally result in death in _______
1-2 weeks (but euthanasia is common); 2-3 days
Horses having a better chance of survival if they ________
Remain standing
If a horse goes down they must be turned every…
2 hours
In order to diagnose encephalomyelitis, __________ can be run
Antigen-specific antibody tests
To treat encephalomyelitis, _________ can be given, using ______ to carry it deep into the body. However, prognosis is poor and death may occur in ______ days of rapid deterioration
Banamine; DMSO; 5-14
To prevent encephalomyelitis, ________ should be given and ______ control should be done
Yearly vaccinations; vector (mosquito)
