West Nile Virus -- Germany
In Thuringia, the West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected for the 1st time in a horse. The affected animal comes from the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis near Bad Langensalza.
As reported by the State Veterinary Chamber of Thuringia, the diseased horse, which has demonstrably not been in WNV risk areas, showed neurological symptoms.
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[The above 1st horse case in Thuringia has been reported by the German authorities to the OIE in an immediate notification dated
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6735466&promed&0
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