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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Levy County, FL

Outbreak Identifier: 5974

Alert ID: 3416

October 16, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Training Facility;
Age: 1; Gender: Filly; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/8/2023;
Clinical Signs: Elevated temperature, muscle twitching, incoordination, weakness in hind limbs, inability to stand, listless; Confirmation Date: 10/13/2023; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;
Comments: Florida's 12th case of EEE for 2023;

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