Equine encephalomyelitis (Eastern)
| Last Modified: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:40:04 IST | |
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| Disease name | Equine encephalomyelitis (Eastern) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E |
| Species affected | Equidae |
| Description | Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne virus affecting equids and humans in the Americas. Wild bird populations can act as disease reservoirs, and when EEE spreads to horses it causes fever and severe neurological disease. In humans, initial clinical signs include fever and flu-like symptoms, before the onset of severe neurological disease. EEE in humans has a high fatality rate. There is a vaccine available for equines. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/equine-encephalomyelitis-eastern/ |
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