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EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
Spike in cases of horses in Florida with encephalitis prompts vigilance
Rachael Jackson
Sentinel Staff Writer
March 29, 2008
With more horses than usual coming down with Eastern equine encephalitis, scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the mosquito-borne virus that can strike people in rare cases.
Since January, at least 12 horses in Florida -- six of them in Volusia County -- have died from confirmed or suspected cases of the disease that attacks the nervous system. Typically, about seven horses statewide are found to be infected by this time of year.
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Rachael Jackson can be reached at rjackson@orlandosentinel.com or 386-851-7923.
Copyright © 2008, Orlando Sentinel
OrlandoSentinel.com
EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
Spike in cases of horses in Florida with encephalitis prompts vigilance
Rachael Jackson
Sentinel Staff Writer
March 29, 2008
With more horses than usual coming down with Eastern equine encephalitis, scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the mosquito-borne virus that can strike people in rare cases.
Since January, at least 12 horses in Florida -- six of them in Volusia County -- have died from confirmed or suspected cases of the disease that attacks the nervous system. Typically, about seven horses statewide are found to be infected by this time of year.
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Rachael Jackson can be reached at rjackson@orlandosentinel.com or 386-851-7923.
Copyright © 2008, Orlando Sentinel