West Nile Virus: Washington Reports Highest Number of Cases
West Nile virus cases are popping up across the country, with Washington state reporting the highest number of equine cases.
As of Aug. 19, Washington animal health authorities had reported 12 equine cases. Other states reporting cases included Montana (4), California (3), Kentucky (2), and Louisiana (2). Mississippi, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia each reported one infected horse.
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West Nile virus cases are popping up across the country, with Washington state reporting the highest number of equine cases.
As of Aug. 19, Washington animal health authorities had reported 12 equine cases. Other states reporting cases included Montana (4), California (3), Kentucky (2), and Louisiana (2). Mississippi, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia each reported one infected horse.
West Nile virus started its westward march across the United States in 1999. Western states now lead in the number of equine cases of the mosquito-borne virus, with Washington topping the 2008 tally with 41, followed by California with 32.
In calendar year 2008, there were 179 equine cases of West Nile virus reported from 30 states and Puerto Rico
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