Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- Canada
The City of Hamilton on Friday [7 Sep 2018] confirmed its 1st case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
A horse has tested positive for the virus, which is typically found in wild birds and transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
Generally, humans do not show symptoms when they are infected, according to public health. Yet in severe cases, EEE can progress to swelling of the brain, seizures, or a coma. Lesser symptoms include the sudden onset of chills, fever and vomiting.
To date, there
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6018234&promed&0
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