Living with Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus infection
An infection from the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus that causes headache, fever, and body aches.
Understanding Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus infection
GARD describes it with headache, fever, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting. GARD doesn't give more detail in this record.
Signs & symptoms
GARD lists these symptoms:
- Headache
- Fever
- Muscle pain (myalgia)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Encephalitis411
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says it is caused by infection with the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
Also known as: disorder caused by venezuelan equine encephalitis virus; venezuelan equine encephalitis; venezuelan equine encephalitis virus caused disease or disorder; venezuelan equine encephalitis virus disease or disorder; venezuelan equine encephalitis virus infectious disease; venezuelan equine fever
Patient organizations
- Encephalitis411Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus infection · United States
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