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Michigan reports first human case of dangerous EEE since 2021, triggering mosquito-prevention push
health8 days ago

Michigan reports first human case of dangerous EEE since 2021, triggering mosquito-prevention push

Michigan confirms its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) since 2021, identified in a Roscommon County resident. EEE is rare and potentially deadly (about a 30% fatality rate) with no specific treatment; health officials are testing mosquitoes and monitoring for other arboviruses as a precaution. Residents are urged to reduce standing water, use EPA-registered repellents, wear protective clothing, and ensure screens are intact to prevent bites.

via Detroit Free Press|
#arbovirus#eee#health
Michigan urges mosquito protection after first human EEE case in five years
health9 days ago

Michigan urges mosquito protection after first human EEE case in five years

Michigan health officials warn residents to guard against mosquitoes after a Roscommon County resident tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the state’s first human case since 2021. EEE is rare but serious, with about a 30% fatality rate and no specific treatment. Officials are expanding mosquito testing and monitoring; 73 of 5,420 tested mosquito pools have been positive for arboviruses this year, with no animal EEE positives yet. Preventive steps include using EPA-approved repellents (such as DEET), wearing long sleeves and pants, keeping screens intact, and removing standing water weekly.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|
#eee#health#michigan
Massachusetts Reports First EEE-Positive Mosquito of 2025 Season
health1 year ago

Massachusetts Reports First EEE-Positive Mosquito of 2025 Season

Massachusetts has confirmed its second case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in mosquitoes this year, with no human or animal cases reported yet. The infected mosquitoes were found in Bridgewater and Belchertown, prompting health officials to advise precautions such as using insect repellent and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito bites. EEE is a deadly virus with a high fatality rate and potential for severe neurological damage, but most human cases occur in late summer and early fall.

via The Boston Globe|
#eee#health#massachusetts
"Outbreak of Rare, Severe Viral Disease Hits New York State"
health2 years ago

"Outbreak of Rare, Severe Viral Disease Hits New York State"

The New York State Department of Health has confirmed the presence of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare and extremely serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes, in multiple counties in the Hudson Valley. Nearly one in three people die from the disease, and there is currently no vaccine available. Health officials advise taking proactive measures to prevent mosquito bites, as two cases have been confirmed in horses and mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus in certain counties.

via Hudson Valley Post|
#eee#health#mosquitoes
Outbreak: Michigan Horses Infected with EEE and West Nile Virus
health3 years ago

Outbreak: Michigan Horses Infected with EEE and West Nile Virus

A horse in Mecosta County, Michigan, has contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the first case in a domestic animal this year. EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that can be fatal to horses and humans. Another horse in Calhoun County has also contracted West Nile virus. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development advises horse owners to vaccinate their animals against EEE and West Nile, keep them indoors during peak mosquito activity, and use approved insect repellents. Four people in Michigan have contracted West Nile virus this year, and the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses will continue until the first hard freeze of the season.

via WOODTV.com|
#eee#health#michigan
Equine Virus Outbreak Hits Clinton County and Peterborough Area
health3 years ago

Equine Virus Outbreak Hits Clinton County and Peterborough Area

A horse in Schuyler Falls, Clinton County, has tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, marking the second case of the virus in northern New York this summer. EEE is a rare but serious virus transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause inflammation of the brain. While there have been no human cases reported in New York so far in 2023, it is important to protect oneself from mosquito bites as there are no medications to prevent or treat EEE virus infections in humans.

via WPTZ|
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