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====Diseases====
====Diseases====
[[Equine Viral Encephalomyelitides|Equine viral encephalomyelitides]]
[[Equine Viral Encephalomyelitides|Equine viral encephalomyelitides]]
====Pathogenesis====
After inoculation into an equine host, viruses multiply in the muscle, enter the lymphatic circulation and localize in lymph nodes. Viral replication occurs in macrophages and neutrophils with subsequent shedding and significant clearance of viral particles. No further clinical signs develop if clearance is successful but neutralizing Abs are still produced. Viral immunological avoidance mechanisms include erythrocyte and leukocyte absorption. After incomplete elimination, residual virus infects endothelial cells and concentrates in highly vascular organs such as the liver and spleen. In these organs, viral replication produces circulating virus. The second viraemic period is typically associated with early clinical signs. CNS infection occurs within 3-5 days.