Definition:
It is described as a viral infection that can affect a number of species but it most significant in sheep. The tick-borne disease can be mild or severe that can cause serious neurological symptoms and even death.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is usually done by looking for a particular antibody in serum and simulating the presence of the virus in a dead animal's brain.
Treatment:
Vaccines are given to infected animals in a subcutaneous injection.
Symptoms and Signs:
Biphasic fever
Depression/anxiety
Ataxia
Incoordination of the muscles
Tremors
Paralysis of the posterior
Coma
Causes:
The cause of the disease is a tick-borne Arbovirus that belongs to the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) compound.
The information on this site is for research purposes only and can not substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Ailments.com is not run by doctors and does not engage in the practice of medicine. Our site is not a medical authority, it is just a research tool for you to use in preparation for consulting with a doctor. We can not guarantee our information is accurate or up to date. Even if a statement made about a medical condition is accurate, it may not apply to you or your symptoms, so you should always consult a doctor. Nothing on our site should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
