2023-12-20 17:16:20
Western Equine Encephalitis generated concern when the first human case in more than two decades was confirmed in Santa Fe. Learn regarding the symptoms, preventive measures and health recommendations to face this disease.
Equine encephalitis in humans: symptoms and incubation period
Western Equine Encephalitis in humans has an incubation period of 2 to 10 days. Most cases are asymptomatic or present with mild symptoms that include fever, fatigue, muscle pain and general malaise. These symptoms usually resolve spontaneously in 7 to 10 days.
Equine encephalitis in humans: prevention and recommended measures
The National Ministry of Health issued important recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease:
Environmental Sanitation: It is essential to carry out environmental sanitation in places where horses and people associated with this activity are housed.
Drainage and Weeding: Avoid creating waterlogging spaces that serve as oviposition sites for mosquitoes. Weeding the perihome and green areas reduces the presence of adult mosquitoes.
Personal protection: Those who work or live near places conducive to the proliferation of mosquitoes and horse housing should wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothing. Additionally, it is suggested to use insect coils and repellents with DEET, icaridin or IR3535.
Placement of Mosquito Nets: On doors and windows of animal enclosures and homes, placing mosquito nets is an effective measure.
In the presence of symptoms such as fever, it is crucial to seek medical attention. Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to ensure proper recovery.
Encephalitis: all cases in horses and health measures
To date, Senasa has reported 920 outbreaks of WEE in horses in 15 provinces of the country. To know the evolution of the disease in animals and obtain animal health recommendations, You can consult the website of the national organization.
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