Alphavirus

Question 1

Alpha virus belong to what genus

Answer 1

Togaviridae

Question 2

Which viruses are an Alphavirus

Answer 2

1. Eastern Equine Encephalitis
2. Western Equine Encephalitis
3. Venezuela Equine Encephalitis

Question 3

Which of the Alphavirus is considered the most severe

Answer 3

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Question 4

Symptoms of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Answer 4

Prodromal stage: fever, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea

CNS issues: confusion, deficits, sensory motor loss, CN palsies, neck stiffness

Question 5

Symptoms of Western Equine Encephalitis

Answer 5

• Similar to EEE, but milder

- Neurologic symptoms but deteriorate rapidly

Question 6

Transmission of EEE

Answer 6

Passed between birds and mosquitos => man/horse

Question 7

Transmission of WEE

Answer 7

Passed between birds and mosquitos but also rabbits and mosquitos => man/horse