Equine encephalomyelitis

The term equine encephalomyelitis covers various viral diseases in horses that damage the brain and spinal cord ( encephalomyelitis ). They are zoonoses and therefore notifiable animal diseases .

The equine encephalomyelitis are divided into:

• American equine encephalomyelitis
  • Eastern equine encephalitis virus ( Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis , EEE)
  • Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE)
  • Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis ( Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis , VEE)
• Japanese encephalitis

In a broader sense, other flavivirus infections ( West Nile virus infection, Louping Ill ), rabies and Borna's disease also belong to the neurotropic viral diseases that occur in horses. Rabies is also required to be reported, and Borna disease must be reported.

This article is about a health issue. It is not used for self-diagnosis and does not replace a diagnosis by a doctor. Please note the information on health issues !