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West Nile Virus

Madison County, KY

Outbreak Identifier: 5939

Alert ID: 3380

September 30, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1
Number Exposed: Unknown
Facility Type: Private Facility
Age: 13; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/24/2023
Clinical Signs: muscle fasciculation; Confirmation Date: 9/29/1930; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated
Comments: This is the 8th west nile equine of 2023. on 9/29 patient described as responding to treatment. For more information, go to: https://www.kyagr.com/statevet/west-nile-info.html

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