Neurology

Question 1

Describe the clinical signs associated with arboviral encephalomyelitides (in general).

Answer 1

Fever, inappetence
Obtundation + dementia
Brainstem/cranial nerve signs
Ataxia + weakness
Recumbency
Seizures
Death within 2-3d
Residual deficits in survivors

Question 2

Name the relevant arboviral encephalomyelitides.

Answer 2

Eastern/Western/Venezuelan Equine Encephlitis
West Nile Virus/Kunjin Virus
Japanese Encephalitis Virus/Murray Valley Encephalitis

Question 3

List the clinical signs of West Nile Fever.

Answer 3

Muscle fasciculations in the muzzle
Variable fever
Variable alertness - obtundation or hyperresponsiveness
Limb ataxia, weakness
Recumbency
Death
50% have residual signs