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Mal Oeste -

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

Vision loss, circling, head pressing, and eventually paralysis or recumbency. Mortality rates in horses can range from 20% to 50% . Diagnosis and Management mal oeste

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) The disease is caused by the Western Equine

Hypersensitivity to sound/touch, wandering, and ataxia (lack of muscle coordination). and ataxia (lack of muscle coordination).