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Definition of Equine encephalomyelitis

1. Noun. Encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse.

Medical Definition of Equine encephalomyelitis

1. An acute, often fatal, virus disease of horses and mules transmitted by mosquitoes and characterised by central nervous system disturbances. It is typically caused by one of two arthropod-borne viruses, and their resulting diseases are designated western equine or eastern equine encephalomyelitis; these viruses belong to the family Togaviridae and can also cause neurologic disease in humans. Synonym: equine encephalitis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Equine Encephalomyelitis

Literary usage of Equine encephalomyelitis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"THE INFLUENCE OF SEX ON equine encephalomyelitis IN THE MOUSE AND ON ITS ... The virus was the strain of Eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus used in ..."

2. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Infection of newly hatched chickens with eastern and western equine encephalomyelitis viruses is especially hazardous and should be undertaken under ..."

3. Biographical Memoirs by National Academy of Sciences Staff, National Academy Of Sciences (1980)
"Tests for cross-immunity between the virus of Borna disease and that of equine encephalomyelitis. J. Infect. Dis., 54:364-67. With O. Larsell and CM Haring. ..."

4. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"equine encephalomyelitis vinus ... to equine encephalomyelitis vinus in senum. The identification aids in the diagnosis of diseases caused by equine ..."

5. Chemical and Biological Weapons Defense: Communication From the President of by William J. Clinton, Bill Clinton (1998)
"... Licensed new Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis (VEE) vaccine Licensed ... Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) vaccine To implement this medical ..."

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