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West Nile Virus

Hastings County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 5995

Alert ID: 3437

October 24, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 12; Gender: Mare; Breed: Belgian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/7/2023;
Clinical Signs: This mare was found down on October 7. When she was assisted to rise, she was ataxic with nystagmus and hypersalivation. She was provided with supportive treatment and is recovering.; Confirmation Date: 10/17/2023; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is the 6th confirmed case of equine West Nile virus infection in Ontario this year.;

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