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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



West Nile Virus
Marion County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6626
Alert ID: 4098
November 06, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paso Fino; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/31/2024; Clinical Signs: Apprehensive, elevated temperature, head shaking, muscle twitching, incoordination, weakness in hind limbs, inability to stand.; Confirmation Date: 11/5/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 10th confirmed case of 2024;
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