Equine viral encephalitis: prevalence, impact, and management strategies

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Abstract

Members of several different virus families cause equine viral encephalitis, the majority of which are arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) with zoonotic potential. The clinical signs caused are rarely pathognomonic; therefore, a clinical diagnosis is usually presumptive according to the geographical region. However, recent decades have seen expansion of the geographical range and emergence in new regions of numerous viral diseases. In this context, this review presents an overview of the prevalence and distribution of the main viral causes of equine encephalitis and discusses their impact and potential approaches to limit their spread.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-110
JournalVeterinary Medicine: Research and Reports
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Abrovirus
  • Vector
  • Vaccination
  • Mathematical modelling

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