Equine encephalitis is a vector-borne viral disease that can affect equines, other mammals and sometimes humans. There are several forms of the disease caused by different viruses. These include eastern equine encephalitis, western equine encephalitis and Venezuelan equine encephalitis.
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- Wikipedia: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Encyclopedia article on EEE, its life cycle, presentation, prevention, treatment and prognosis.
- IFAS Extension: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Factsheet about EEE, a virus disease transmitted to horses and humans by mosquitoes. Includes information on symptoms and prevention, with a vaccine being available for horses.
- Encephalitis Information System Provides general information on encephalitis and arboviruses, preventing infection, and the current situation in Florida.
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses Factsheet covering what causes an EEE outbreak in horses and what can be done to protect both horses and humans.