West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida Horse
The 2-year-old Standardbreed is Broward County's first diagnosed case of WNV for 2019. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Officials at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) confirmed Florida’s ninth case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2019, in Broward County. The case is Broward County’s first this year.

The 2-year-old Standardbred mare, whose vaccination status is unknown, is reported as recovering.

About West Nile Virus

WNV transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as humans, after having fed on infected birds

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