Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus

The Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyolitis Virus affects not only animals, but also humans. It belongs to the Toga virus family of infections and can cause encephalitis in humans. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, accompanied by paralysis, loss of consciousness, and even death. Venezuelan equine encephalomitis was discovered in the mid-20th century when the parasite was discovered in horses in regions of Central and South America. It is now known that the disease also affects other mammals, as well as birds and fish. The main source of spread of the virus is healthy animals. However, the incidence of the disease in humans has not been sufficiently studied and experts are still continuing research on this issue: recently they conducted studies in which it was noticed that domestic fish can be a carrier of encephalomyliitis. During animal paralysis, that is, horse disease, the virus is released in the blood. Objects contaminated with the virus can become a breeding ground for the virus and the possibility of transmission to healthy animals. The probability of transmission to humans is about 60%; infected animals can remain normal, but remain carriers or be transmitted. The main methods of prevention are avoiding contact with affected animals, disinfecting premises, transport, etc. It is also recommended to use masks when cleaning areas where animals are kept and to avoid possible contact with them for a healthy person. An acute infection that causes great damage to animals, especially horses, and is most often severe, leading to death.

Venezuelan equine encephalitoma virus

This virus is found in Southeast Asia and is an infectious agent that can cause fatal diseases not only in horses and sheep, but also in humans. Research shows that about 25% of people in the world are infected with Venezuelan equine virus. However, research continues to evolve and many aspects of this disease are still unknown. - The asymptomatic incubation period lasts from 6 to 30 days. Mortality rate is 95%. - Viral infection through contact with horse saliva and vomit. - Half of the sick horses die. - Encephalopathy first appears 2-3 days after the onset of symptoms of the disease. - Examination of all clinical horses, isolates from sick horses and people to determine the presence of the virus.