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(A92.2) Venezuelan equine fever
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2 940 in individuals diagnosis venezuelan equine fever confirmed
8 083 deaths with diagnosis venezuelan equine fever
275% mortality rate associated with the disease venezuelan equine fever
Diagnosis venezuelan equine fever is diagnosed Men are 4.42% more likely than Women
1 535
Men receive the diagnosis venezuelan equine fever
4 222 (275.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis venezuelan equine fever
3 861 (274.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease venezuelan equine fever - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-34, 45-49, 55-59, 65-69, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-44, 50-54, 60-64, 70-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-34, 40-49, 60-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 35-39, 50-59
Disease Features venezuelan equine fever
Absence or low individual and public risk
Venezuelan equine fever - what does this mean
Venezuelan equine fever is caused by a virus known as the venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. it is primarily transmitted to horses through the bite of infected mosquitos, but can also be spread through contact with contaminated blood, urine, or other body fluids. the virus can cause a range of clinical signs in horses, from mild fever and depression to severe neurological signs and even death.
What happens during the disease - venezuelan equine fever
Venezuelan equine fever is caused by a virus, which is spread by infected horseflies and other biting insects. once the virus enters the body, it invades the cells of the horse's immune system, leading to inflammation of the blood vessels and the destruction of the red blood cells. this can cause fever, anemia, and even death in extreme cases.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Clinical examination
- Blood tests
- Serology tests
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests
- Virus isolation
- Antibody detection
- Urine tests
- Cerebrospinal fluid tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat Venezuelan equine fever
- Administering antiviral medications
- Providing supportive care and fluids to help reduce fever and dehydration
- Administering antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections
- Administering anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation
- Providing nutritional support and vitamins to help the horse build strength
- Providing physical therapy to help the horse move and exercise
- Providing wound care to help the horse heal from any wounds caused by the virus
- Monitoring the horse's vital signs to ensure the treatment is effective
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Venezuelan equine fever - Prevention
Venezuelan equine fever is a viral disease that can be prevented through vaccination of horses. vaccination against the virus should be done on an annual basis in order to ensure the best protection against the disease. additionally, good hygiene practices such as regularly disinfecting premises and equipment, avoiding contact with infected horses, and avoiding the movement of horses between premises should be implemented in order to reduce the risk of transmission.