Oeste - Mal

The disease is caused by the Western Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus (WEEV) , a member of the Alphavirus genus in the Togaviridae family.

(also known as "Mal del Oeste" or Encefalitis Equina del Oeste ) is a critical zoonotic viral disease affecting primarily horses and humans, characterized by severe neurological impairment. Etiology and Transmission mal oeste

Vision loss, circling, head pressing, and eventually paralysis or recumbency. Mortality rates in horses can range from 20% to 50% . Diagnosis and Management The disease is caused by the Western Equine

Diagnosis is confirmed through (looking for IgM antibodies) or PCR to detect viral RNA in tissues or cerebrospinal fluid. Managing infectious equine neurologic disease (Proceedings) mal oeste