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Western equine encephalitis virus

Definition:
Una especie de Alfavirus que es el agente etiológico de encefalomielitis equina en humanos y equinos en los Estados Unidos, Canadá Meridional y parte de América del Sur. Los mosquitos Culex son los vectores primarios para ambas transmisiones entre las epizootias de aves salvajes y la transmisión en humanos.
Concept Schemes:
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt
Términos Genéricos:
Entry Terms:
  • WEEV (Western equine encephalitis virus)
  • Western equine encephalomyelitis virus
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6996
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