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West Nile Virus

Steuben County, NY

Alert ID: 969

August 08, 2018

Source: New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets

The New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets is confirming the state’s first 2018 West Nile Virus case in a horse from Addison, NY (Steuben County). The 15-year old gelding started to show signs on Saturday, August 4th, 2018. The owner noticed ataxia on all 4 limbs, generalized muscle fasciculations, decreased tail tone, but no fever. The gelding was hospitalized on August 5th for testing and further treatment. Blood sample results for West Nile Virus along with concurrent signs of illness confirmed active WNV infection. The horse had not been vaccinated for West Nile Virus in recent years. The horse had no recent travel history. As of August 8, the horse is recovering from infection.

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