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West Nile Virus
Kent County, DE
Alert ID: 1006
August 29, 2018

Office of the Delaware State Veterinarian

The Office of the Delaware State Veterinarian has confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus in Kent County. A 3-year-old Standardbred mare at a private facility showed an onset of clinical signs on August 19th, 2018 including ataxia. Diagnostic testing at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed WNV. The vaccination status of the horse is unknown. An unvaccinated 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly at a private facility showed an onset of clinical signs on August 24th, 2018 including fever, mild ataxia, pharyngeal paralysis, flaccid tongue, inability to swallow a nasogastric tube, and a stuporous demeanor. The horse is receiving treatment.
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