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Everglades virus infection in man, 1975

C H Calisher, F A Murphy, J K France

    Southern Medical Journal
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A visitor to Everglades National Park developed fever and headache after their trip. Researchers identified the cause as Everglades virus (Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, subtype II), a mosquito-borne illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Arbovirology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The Everglades National Park in south Florida is a known habitat for various mosquito species that can transmit arboviruses.
    • Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis (VEE) virus is a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions.

    Observation:

    • A 43-year-old male presented with symptoms including fever, malaise, myalgia, severe headache, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy within 72 hours of visiting Everglades National Park.
    • The patient's clinical presentation suggested a possible arboviral infection.

    Findings:

    • Everglades virus (Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, subtype II) was successfully isolated from the patient's blood sample five days post-symptom onset.
    • This isolation confirms Everglades virus as the etiological agent responsible for the patient's illness.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential risk of arboviral infections, specifically Everglades virus, for visitors to endemic areas like Everglades National Park.
    • Early diagnosis and identification of the causative agent are crucial for effective patient management and public health surveillance of VEEV.
    • Further research into the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of Everglades virus in Florida is warranted to inform prevention strategies.