West nile virus and equine encephalitis viruses: new perspectives.

Abstract

Mosquito-borne diseases affect horses worldwide. Mosquito-borne diseases generally cause encephalomyelitis in the horse and can be difficult to diagnose antemortem. In addition to general disease, and diagnostic and treatment aspects, this review article summarizes the latest information on these diseases, covering approximately the past 5 years, with a focus on new equine disease encroachments, diagnostic and vaccination aspects, and possible therapeutics on the horizon.

• Authors: Maureen T Long
• Journal: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice (Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract) Vol. 30 Issue 3 Pg. 523-42 (Dec 2014) ISSN: 1558-4224 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25441112 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Animals
• Encephalitis Virus, Eastern Equine (pathogenicity)
• Encephalitis Virus, Venezuelan Equine (pathogenicity)
• Encephalomyelitis, Equine (veterinary, virology)
• Horse Diseases (virology)
• Horses
• West Nile Fever (veterinary, virology)
• West Nile virus (pathogenicity)