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Alert ID: 196
April 21, 2016

Update on the EHV-1 in Howard County, Maryland. The Index case was euthanized because of neurologic signs on 4/18;  Blood and nasal swabs collected on 4/18 tested positive for EHV1 non-neuro strain, which can cause neurologic disease. The second case presented with a fever of 104.7 on 4/19; No neurologic signs were noted on examination on 4/19.  Nasal swabs collected on 4/19 were positive for EHV1 non-neuro strain and blood was negative.  This horse was euthanized for other reasons. The third horse presented with a temperature of 102.7 on 4/20.  Neurologic exam was normal.  He tested negative for EHV1 on nasal swabs and buffy coat on 4/20. Forty-five horses remaining on the premise are being monitored for fevers and/or neurologic signs.  The quarantine will remain in place for 30 days from the last clinical case. Go To: http://www.aaep.org/info/horse-health?publication=753 and http://www.aaep.org/custdocs/EHMEHV-1FAQFinal030513.pdf