Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Clemson University Diagnostic Center says a horse in Horry County [South Carolina] has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. It says it is the 2nd horse in Horry County to be infected with EEE so far this year [2016].
According to Jim Beasley SC-DHEC [South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control], EEE infection in livestock can be prevented through vaccination. Although rare, this disease can also be transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected
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