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Genevieve L. Fontaine, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM

Genevieve L. Fontaine, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, is an assistant professor of equine extension at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla.

Articles by: Genevieve L. Fontaine, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM

West Nile Virus Encephalitis

Genevieve L. Fontaine, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM August 1, 2002

In August 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) was identified as the cause of encephalitis in birds, horses, and humans in New York. Since then, WNV activity has spread north and south along the East Coast, and west to several states following bird

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