| Disease name |
Equine encephalomyelitis (including Western Equine Encephalomyelitis and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E |
| Species affected |
Equidae |
| Description |
Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE) and Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) are mosquito-borne viral diseases which affects equids( including horses and donkeys) and humans. Most cases have occurred in the Americas. Birds act as disease reservoirs for both diseases. Clinical signs include fever and neurological signs in horses. The disease causes flu-like symptoms, fever, and neurological signs in humans. Both of these forms of encephalomyelitis can be fatal in either species, with EEE tending to have a higher mortality rate. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact |
ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/equine-encephalomyelitis-western/
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/equine-encephalomyelitis-eastern/ |
| Publications |
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