WNV Confirmed in Unvaccinated South Carolina Horse
Edited Press Release
October 20, 2021
This is Lexington County’s fifth confirmed WNV case in 2021.
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This is Lexington County’s fifth confirmed WNV case in 2021.
Two more BC horses are suspected with the disease.
The pony’s vaccination and health status are unknown.
Both horses were tested to fulfill requirements prior to export to the United States.
The horse’s vaccination status for EEE is unclear.
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The mare first showed clinical signs consistent with WNV on Sept. 15.
The case marks the state’s 17th confirmed case of EEE in 2021.
The pony was vaccinated against WNV and is recovering.
The index case had recently returned from a show in Fort Worth, Texas.
The cases bring the state’s 2021 equine total to seven.
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The affected mare’s vaccination status is unknown.
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The horses resided in two different counties.
The 5-year-old gelding is reported as alive and recovering.
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