West Nile Virus: The Fifth Year
Even with a conditionally approved treatment for West Nile virus (WNV) available, prevention is still key. As of Sept. 9, WNV equine cases had been reported in 37 states, and only four of the continental United States (Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) had not reported WNV detection in any species. Official reports and suggestions from veterinarians experienced with the disease give
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Even with a conditionally approved treatment for West Nile virus (WNV) available, prevention is still key. As of Sept. 9, WNV equine cases had been reported in 37 states, and only four of the continental United States (Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) had not reported WNV detection in any species. Official reports and suggestions from veterinarians experienced with the disease give insight into what we can expect during the remainder of the WNV season.
“Based on statistics from 1999 through 2002, it appears that the number of West Nile virus cases peaked (in the northeast region) in the second year the virus appeared (2000) and has since declined,” noted a USDA publication (see 2003 West Nile Virus Updates)
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