VEE Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis RT-qPCR

Description

 Pathogen test 

  • The RT-qPCR test detects the genome (RNA) of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE) virus.

Sample

  • 5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube
  • 5mL - liquor (CSF) - sterile tube

Turnaround time

  • 2 to 5 working days

 

What is Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis?

  • Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito borne viral pathogen that causes Venezuelan equine encephalitis or encephalomyelitis (VEE).
  • VEE can affect all equine species, such as horses, donkeys and zebras.
  •  After infection, equines may suddenly die or show progressive central nervous system disorders. Humans also can contract this disease. 

Clinical signs

  • WEE viruses affect the nervous system, so affected animals will have fever, depression and changes in behaviour.
  • Signs of infection may also include impaired vision, muscle twitches, circling or head pressing behaviours, the inability to swallow, paralysis and convulsions.
  • For VEE, death rates are variable but can be as high as 90%.

Transmission

  • The virus is transmitted to people and horses by bites from infected mosquitoes and birds during wet, summer months.

Prevention

  • Vaccines for EEE are available for horses.

  • Measures to control mosquito populations and minimize mosquito exposure will decrease chances of infection.

VEE Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis RT-qPCR

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 Pathogen test  The RT-qPCR test detects the genome (RNA) of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE) virus. Sample 5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube 5mL - liquor... Read more

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    Description

     Pathogen test 

    • The RT-qPCR test detects the genome (RNA) of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE) virus.

    Sample

    • 5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube
    • 5mL - liquor (CSF) - sterile tube

    Turnaround time

    • 2 to 5 working days

     

    What is Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis?

    • Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito borne viral pathogen that causes Venezuelan equine encephalitis or encephalomyelitis (VEE).
    • VEE can affect all equine species, such as horses, donkeys and zebras.
    •  After infection, equines may suddenly die or show progressive central nervous system disorders. Humans also can contract this disease. 

    Clinical signs

    • WEE viruses affect the nervous system, so affected animals will have fever, depression and changes in behaviour.
    • Signs of infection may also include impaired vision, muscle twitches, circling or head pressing behaviours, the inability to swallow, paralysis and convulsions.
    • For VEE, death rates are variable but can be as high as 90%.

    Transmission

    • The virus is transmitted to people and horses by bites from infected mosquitoes and birds during wet, summer months.

    Prevention

    • Vaccines for EEE are available for horses.

    • Measures to control mosquito populations and minimize mosquito exposure will decrease chances of infection.

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