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Strangles

Los Angeles County, CA

Outbreak Identifier: 4602

Alert ID: 1973

March 05, 2021

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 2;
Facility Type: Farm;
Age: 7; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Mixed breed; Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported;
Clinical Signs: Bilateral Nasal DIscharge, Fever; Confirmation Date: 3/4/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;
Notes: The horse that tested positive for Strangles has also tested positive for equine influenza. Another horse on the property is showing clinical signs but tested negative.

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