What is the expected prognosis for vesicular stomatitis virus infection in horses?

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What is the expected prognosis for vesicular stomatitis virus infection in horses?

The expected prognosis for vesicular stomatitis virus infection in horses is good. In horses, this disease typically presents with fever, salivation, and vesicles on the oral mucosa and sometimes on the hooves, but the illness is usually self-limiting. Most horses recover within about 1–3 weeks with supportive care, and mortality is rare. Isolation to prevent spread and supportive measures such as fluids, pain control, and maintaining nutrition support the favorable outcome. While individual animals can be affected more severely by dehydration, secondary infections, or concurrent illnesses, the overall outlook remains positive.

The expected prognosis for vesicular stomatitis virus infection in horses is good. In horses, this disease typically presents with fever, salivation, and vesicles on the oral mucosa and sometimes on the hooves, but the illness is usually self-limiting. Most horses recover within about 1–3 weeks with supportive care, and mortality is rare. Isolation to prevent spread and supportive measures such as fluids, pain control, and maintaining nutrition support the favorable outcome. While individual animals can be affected more severely by dehydration, secondary infections, or concurrent illnesses, the overall outlook remains positive.

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