Wednesday, 31 August 2016

PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (20): (NC,NJ) equine, human

Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Mosquitoborne eastern equine encephalitis has infected one human and 7 horses this summer in North Carolina, state health and agricultural officials report.
Also known as EEE or 'triple E', the virus can cause inflammation of the brain. While there is a vaccine for horses, there is none for humans. State Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health officials noted there was a single case affecting a human reported in North Carolina. State Agriculture Department officials said 7

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