Arboviral Encephalitides

Description

Arboviral Encephalitides (Arthropod-Borne Viral Diseases, Arboviruses, Alphaviruses, Group A Arboviruses, Togaviridae) Related Topics: Encephalitis, Bacterial or Viral

Arboviruses are a group of viruses transmitted by arthropods (usually mosquitoes) known to produce clinical and subclinical illnesses in humans. Illnesses can range in severity from acute, benign fevers of short duration to mild aseptic meningitis, to encephalitis with coma and death. Arboviral activity in Texas is usually limited to five diseases: California encephalitis (CE), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE), Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), and dengue fever.

General Information and Resources

Mailing Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Mail Code: 3082
P.O. Box 149347
Austin , TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Moreton Building, Suite M-631
1100 West 49th Street
Austin , TX 78756-3199
United States