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West Nile Virus

Boyle County, KY

Alert ID: 1433

September 19, 2019

Source: Kentucky Office of the State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 7; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/15/2019;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia; Confirmation Date: 9/19/2019; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: This is Kentucky's first equine West Nile Case for 2019. The horse presented with a mild ataxia, which was a bit more pronounced in front limbs. For more information go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf ;

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