Directory of Equine Encephalitis Resources

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Equine encephalitis is a vector-borne viral disease that can affect equines, other mammals and sometimes humans. There are several forms of the disease caused by different viruses. These include eastern equine encephalitis, western equine encephalitis and Venezuelan equine encephalitis.

Resources in This Category

• Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses

  http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/0B349909-BA08-48A6-8195-1136B9B96D90/18568/pub2834EEE.pdf
  Factsheet covering what causes an EEE outbreak in horses and what can be done to protect both horses and humans.

• Encephalitis Information System

  http://eis.ifas.ufl.edu/
  Provides general information on encephalitis and arboviruses, preventing infection, and the current situation in Florida.

• IFAS Extension: Eastern Equine Encephalitis

  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in179
  Factsheet about EEE, a virus disease transmitted to horses and humans by mosquitoes. Includes information on symptoms and prevention, with a vaccine being available for horses.

• Wikipedia: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_equine_encephalitis_virus
  Encyclopedia article on EEE, its life cycle, presentation, prevention, treatment and prognosis.

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