St. Louis encephalitis (SLE)

ABOUT

St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) is an arbovirus (arthropod borne virus) transmitted by mosquitoes and was first identified in the 1930s as an important cause of mosquito-borne encephalitis in humans. SLE has been reported in nearly every state in the continental United States. SLE is not commonly reported in West Virginia residents.

COMMUNITY

• Fact Sheet  
• CDC Information: St. Louis Encephalitis
• Prevention Information

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

• Report within 1 WEEK to local health department.
• Arbovirus Provider Information Sheet

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

• Case Reporting

DATA AND SURVEILLANCE

• Arboviral Diseases
• Mosquito Surveillance
• Zoonotic Disease Report