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{{Western equine encephalitis}}
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{{SK}} Mosquito-borne


==[[Western equine encephalitis overview|Overview]]==


'''Synonyms and Related Keywords:''' Mosquito-borne
==[[Western equine encephalitis historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==


==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==[[Western equine encephalitis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
639 confirmed cases in the U.S. since 1964.


==Risk Factors==  
==[[Western equine encephalitis causes|Causes]]==
*Epidemic disease that is difficult to predict
*Residents of endemic areas and visitors
*Persons with outdoor work and recreational activities
*Risk exposure increases as population expands into endemic areas
*Unknown overwintering cycle


==Pathophysiology & Etiology==
==[[Western equine encephalitis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Western Equine Encephalitis from other Diseases]]==
Western equine encephalitis virus, member of the family Togaviridae, genus Alphavirus. Closely related to eastern and Venezuelan equine encephalitis viruses.


===History and Symptoms===  
==[[Western equine encephalitis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
Symptoms range from mild flu-like illness to frank encephalitis, coma and death.


=== Other Diagnostic Studies ===
==[[Western equine encephalitis risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
==Risk Stratification and Prognosis==  


==Treatment==
==[[Western equine encephalitis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
*No licensed vaccine for human use
*No effective therapeutic drug


== Primary Prevention ==
==Diagnosis==
*Control measures expensive
*Limited financial support of surveillance and prevention


== Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy ==
[[Western equine encephalitis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Western equine encephalitis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Western equine encephalitis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Western equine encephalitis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
*Total case costs range from $21,000 for transiently infected individuals to $3 million for severely infected individuals
*Insecticide applications can cost as much as $1.4 million depending on the size of area treated


== Suggested Reading and Key General References ==
==Treatment==
* http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/weefact.htm


[[Western equine encephalitis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Western equine encephalitis primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Western equine encephalitis secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Western equine encephalitis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Western equine encephalitis future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]


==Case Studies==
[[Western equine encephalitis case study one|Case #1]]


==External Links==
* http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/weefact.htm


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