Outbreak Alerts: August 23, 2023 West Nile Virus in Merced County, CA
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 2Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/10/2023Clinical Signs: Grade 3-4 ataxia, somnolence, muscle fasciculations, low grade fever. Neurological signs improved but patient was subsequently euthanized due to comorbidities.Confirmation Date: 8/18/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: This is the 11th case confirmed …