EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALOMYELITIDES
\ˈiːstən ˈɛkwa͡ɪn ɛnsˈɛfɐlˌɒmɪˌɛlɪtˌa͡ɪdz], \ˈiːstən ˈɛkwaɪn ɛnsˈɛfɐlˌɒmɪˌɛlɪtˌaɪdz], \ˈiː_s_t_ə_n ˈɛ_k_w_aɪ_n ɛ_n_s_ˈɛ_f_ɐ_l_ˌɒ_m_ɪ__ˌɛ_l_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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A form of arboviral encephalitis (primarily affecting equines) endemic to eastern regions of North America. The causative organism (ENCEPHALOMYELITIS VIRUS, EASTERN EQUINE) may be transmitted to humans via the bite of AEDES mosquitoes. Clinical manifestations include the acute onset of fever, HEADACHE, altered mentation, and SEIZURES followed by coma. The condition is fatal in up to 50% of cases. Recovery may be marked by residual neurologic deficits and EPILEPSY. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1996, Ch26, pp9-10)
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