Results 1–12 of 12 for "WNV."
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Heavy rains increase potential for mosquito-borne diseases
...mission as species within any age group are susceptible. Clinical Signs of WNV and EEEV Clinical signs for both WNV and EEV are similar and include: Fever Muscle twitching Weakness in legs Diagnosis for each virus cannot be made solely based on clinical signs. Several other equine diseases share similar signs and therefore, diagnostic testing is the only method to determine the cause of illness. What can be done to prevent WNV, EEEV, and other mos...
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West Nile virus: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians
...horse owners concerning the prevention, detection and accurate diagnose of WNV. Yearly, TVMDL tests between 500 and 1,000 horses for West Nile virus. In 2016, TVMDL confirmed over 130 cases of WNV, while in 2017 TVMDL saw only 17 cases with the last case detected in early December. TVMDL has also confirmed cases as early as March. The death rate among U.S. horses exhibiting clinical signs of WNV ranges from 30 to 40%. Of horses that recover from t...
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West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners
...cases vary. The death rate among U.S. horses exhibiting clinical signs of WNV ranges from 30 to 40%. Of horses that recover from the disease, up to 40% may exhibit residual neurological signs for six months or more.TVMDL recommends that veterinarians: Continue to educate horse owners about the WNV, especially on how it is transmitted. Alert them to the clinical signs of West Nile disease. Select the best available test for the virus, because an a...
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West Nile Virus & Encephalitis
...NV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE) with one confirmed case of WNV (brain sample by rt-PCR), 15 confirmed cases of WNV by IgM ELISA and one confirmed case of EEE by IgM ELISA. It is important to remember that these diseases have a seasonality. Our highest number of positive cases are usually observed in September and October (see figure 1.). There is still time to have your horse vaccinated for these preventable diseases. Mosquito cont...
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Diagnostics of a disaster: Insect-borne disease concerns during floods
...ologic assays to determine whether an animal is infected with EEE, WEE, or WNV. TVMDL also offers a molecular assay (rtPCR) for the detection of WNV. In addition, necropsy and histopathology can assist in the diagnosis of neurologic disease. Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is caused by a parasitic filarial worm Dirofilaria immitis. This parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes. Dogs are primarily infected but this disease is also seen to a lesser...
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West Nile Virus IgM (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of IgM antibodies to West Nile virus in equine serum by IgM-capture ELISA. This test is used to assess recent exposure to West Nile virus in clinically ill equines.
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Equine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
...Encephalomyelitis (EEE, WEE, VEE) PRNT Panel 2 mL serum - Referral NVSL - WNV PRNT 2 mL serum - Referral NVSL - Streptococcus equi SEM ELISA 2 mL serum - Referral EDS KY - Rabies vaccination titer 2 mL serum - Referral KSU RL - WNV IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Panel 2 mL serum or CSF - Referral Cornell - Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday Equine Dermatology Diagnostic Plan This plan was created to assist with t...
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Prepare your horses for spring: Vaccinate for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus
...fected. Clinical Signs of West Nile Virus and EEEV Clinical signs for both WNV and EEEV are similar and include: Fever Muscle twitching Weakness in legs Depression Diagnosis for each virus cannot be made solely based on clinical signs. Several other equine diseases share similar signs and therefore, diagnostic testing is the only method to determine the cause of illness. What can be done to prevent West Nile virus and EEEV? Aside from practicing m...
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West Nile Virus (rtPCR)
Detection of West Nile virus by real time PCR.
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West Nile Virus (PRNT) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to West Nile virus using the plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT). This test is used to assess vaccine titers in horses or to test non-equine species for antibodies to West Nile virus.