Encephalitis Virus, Venezuelan Equine

**Definition:** A species of ALPHAVIRUS that is the etiologic agent of encephalomyelitis in humans and equines. It is seen most commonly in parts of Central and South America.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.820.230.369 - B04.820.578.875.054.340

**Synonyms:** - Encephalomyelitis Virus, Venezuelan Equine - Viruses, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis - Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus - Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Viruses - Virus, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis - Encephalitis Viruses, Venezuelan Equine