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West Nile Virus Encephalitis in Horses
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » West Nile Encephalitis Overview 1999 to Now » What Species Are Affected » Transmission » Clinical Signs » Laboratory Diagnosis » Treatment » Prognosis » Prevention » What do I do if I find a dead suspect bird? » More Info 

In the summer of 1999 a new threat was identified in the North East United States: West Nile Viral Encephalitis (WNE) and by the summer of 2003 had spread through most of the US, Canada, and Mexico. This article discusses the incidence, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of WNE and through active links with government monitoring services stays current with the spread of the disease. Current information on vaccination and treatment using the specific antibody product is included.
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      ~Last Updated: October 15, 2009;

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