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Potomac Horse Fever
Bourbon County, KY
Alert ID: 919
June 04, 2018

Kentucky State Veterinarian's Office

On Friday, June 1, 2018, the Kentucky State Veterinarian's office confirmed a case of Potomac Horse Fever in Bourbon County. A 4-year-old Thoroughbred filly in Bourbon County, Kentucky that presented with profuse and watery diarrhea, lethargy, and a fever of 104 ° F is hospitalized in isolation. Fecal PCR testing confirmed the presence of Potomac Horse Fever. Symptoms began to resolve over the weekend following treatment. On Monday, June 4, 2018, the patient is described as significantly improved with a favorable prognosis. This is Kentucky's first confirmed case of Potomac Horse Fever in 2018. For more information on Potomac Horse Fever, please visit https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/PotomacHorseFever_Final.pdf .
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