Vesicular stomatitis is a sporadic, reemerging viral disease characterized by blister-like lesions in the mouth and on the lips, nostrils, teats, and coronary bands. How the disease spreads is not fully known; insect vectors and movement of animals may be responsible.
Vesicular Stomatitis has occurred in as many five western states since 1995.
Current Status
In 1999, there were no cases reported of Vesicular Stomatitis in the United States.
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