Saint Louis Encephalitis

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Saint (St.) Louis Encephalitis virus (SLEV) is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. This virus is found in mosquitoes from Canada to Argentina although most human cases of disease have occurred in the United States. No cases have been reported from Connecticut. There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat SLEV virus infection. The best way to prevent getting sick from SLEV is to prevent mosquito bites.

 

About St. Louis Encephalitis

 

Where in the United States Has SLEV Been Found?

ArboNET National Data

 

Information for Clinicians

 

Clinical Guidance

National Surveillance Case Definition

 

Connecticut Provider Reporting Information 

Reportable Disease Confidential Case Report form, PD-23

Connecticut Laboratory Reporting Information

Reportable Laboratory Findings form, OL-15C

 

Directory of Clinical Testing Services provided by the State Public Health Laboratory

State Public Health Laboratory Contacts – for additional information

 

Connecticut St. Louis Encephalitis Surveillance

 

In 2000, encephalitis was added to the state-wide reportable disease list, which included Saint Louis encephalitis (SLE). There have been no reported cases of SLE to the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Cases of St. Louis Encephalitis reported to the DPH from January 1 – December 31, 2019.

0 - Zero

Connecticut Annual Infectious Diseases Statistics


Additional Resources

Connecticut Mosquito Management Program

Workplace Safety - Mosquito-Borne Diseases   NIOSH

 

 

 

This page last updated 1/15/2020.