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West Nile Virus

Suffolk County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 5949

Alert ID: 3390

October 04, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/17/2023;
Clinical Signs: On 9/17, horse appeared unwilling to work (per owner). On 9/21, vet examined horse and noted obvious ataxia more in front limbs than in rear limbs, bad proprioceptive deficits in front limbs, dopey demeanor, slight fever (101), other ok exam.; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

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