(also known as "Mal del Oeste" or Encefalitis Equina del Oeste ) is a critical zoonotic viral disease affecting primarily horses and humans, characterized by severe neurological impairment. Etiology and Transmission
Diagnosis is confirmed through (looking for IgM antibodies) or PCR to detect viral RNA in tissues or cerebrospinal fluid. Managing infectious equine neurologic disease (Proceedings) mal oeste
Outbreaks are often linked to wet seasons or heavy irrigation, which increase mosquito populations. Clinical Manifestations (also known as "Mal del Oeste" or Encefalitis
The disease progresses through stages of neurological decline: Fever, depression, and lack of appetite. Diagnosis and Management The disease is caused by
Vision loss, circling, head pressing, and eventually paralysis or recumbency. Mortality rates in horses can range from 20% to 50% . Diagnosis and Management
The disease is caused by the Western Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus (WEEV) , a member of the Alphavirus genus in the Togaviridae family.