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A 79-year-old man from Madison County, George Caswell Baker Jr., has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, marking the first recorded human case of the disease in the area. Baker was a long-time volunteer firefighter and was hospitalized last week with the disease.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes in three Vermont counties, prompting health officials to advise residents on protective measures, as the virus, though rare, can cause serious illness and death in humans. The virus is monitored through mosquito testing, and while no human vaccine exists, precautions like wearing protective clothing and avoiding standing water are recommended. The virus's presence highlights the importance of ongoing surveillance and public awareness to prevent outbreaks.
Madison County reported its first human case of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), a severe mosquito-borne disease, with the infected person hospitalized. The health department urges residents to take preventive measures such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water to reduce infection risk, as there is no vaccine or treatment for EEEV.
Mosquitoes, considered the deadliest creatures on Earth, are spreading in New York and transmitting viruses like West Nile Virus and EEE. Health officials advise residents to take precautions such as using insect repellent, avoiding outdoor activity during peak mosquito hours, and repairing screens to prevent bites, as these insects pose serious health risks including death and neurological damage.
Vermont has detected Jamestown Canyon Virus in mosquitoes for the first time, along with West Nile Virus, prompting health officials to advise protective measures against mosquito bites, as there are no vaccines or specific treatments for these viruses.
Maine has reported its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) since 2015, involving a Penobscot County resident who remains hospitalized. The Maine CDC is awaiting confirmation from the U.S. CDC. This year, Maine has also seen two human cases of West Nile virus, with one locally contracted. EEE and other mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Jamestown Canyon are spread through mosquito bites, not human-to-human contact. Health officials urge vigilance for symptoms, as severe cases can lead to encephalitis and meningitis.
Mosquitoes in York County, Maine, have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), marking the first detection of the virus in the state since 2019. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has urged residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquitoes in Maine can also transmit West Nile virus and Jamestown Canyon virus. While there have been no confirmed human cases of mosquito-borne illnesses in Maine this year, EEE can cause severe symptoms such as encephalitis and meningitis, and can be fatal. To prevent infections, the Maine CDC advises wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed.
Mosquitoes in five Rhode Island towns, including Westerly, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, while two samples from Glocester tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The Department of Environmental Management and Rhode Island Department of Health have issued a heightened public health warning, stating that the risk level for both diseases is now considered high. Rhode Islanders are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites until the first hard frost of autumn. EEE has a higher mortality rate than WNV, and cases of WNV occur during mosquito season, with no vaccines or medications available for treatment.
The Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in additional mosquitoes in Massachusetts, leading to an increase in the risk level in several communities. The infected mosquitoes were detected in samples collected on September 11 in Sutton and Southbridge. EEE is a rare but serious disease that can be fatal and is spread through mosquito bites. Health officials advise residents to use insect repellent, be aware of peak mosquito hours, and wear protective clothing. There have been no human cases of EEE in Massachusetts this year, but there have been three human cases of West Nile virus.
Mosquitoes infected with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been found in six towns in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station. EEE can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites and can cause serious complications, including meningitis and encephalitis. Residents are advised to take precautions such as minimizing outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours, using mosquito repellents, wearing protective clothing, and ensuring screens are in good repair.
The first cases of mosquito-borne viral diseases in Michigan for 2023 have been detected in two horses, with one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in Mecosta County and one case of West Nile virus in Calhoun County.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) in horses. The EEE case was detected in a 7-year-old Standardbred gelding from Mecosta County, while the WNV case occurred in a 4-month-old Belgian colt from Calhoun County. Both horses were unvaccinated against the diseases. Authorities remind people to take precautions against mosquito bites, as the mosquitoes that carry the viruses will remain active until there has been at least one hard freeze. Horses are particularly vulnerable to EEE, with a 90% fatality rate, and owners are advised to vaccinate their animals and eliminate standing water to prevent the occurrence of these diseases.
Mosquito samples in 12 towns in Connecticut have tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV), a rare but potentially serious mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis. Although JCV is considered an emerging pathogen, there have only been two recorded human cases in the state over the past 20 years. Additionally, 26 towns in Connecticut have tested positive for mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus this year. Mosquitoes trapped in Thompson have also tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station advises people to take precautions such as wearing mosquito repellent and covering bare skin to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected in Douglas and Southbridge in Worcester County. No human or animal cases of EEE have been detected so far this year. Health officials have increased the risk level of EEE to moderate in certain communities and are urging residents to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
The eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year in Rhode Island, while a separate sample tested positive for West Nile Virus. Health officials warn that EEE is a rare but potentially deadly disease, with a mortality rate of about 33% and long-term neurological effects for survivors. The Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health will continue trapping and testing mosquitoes to assess the risk level for EEE this mosquito season.