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EEE and West Nile virus: What to know about mosquito-borne diseases on the rise
Over the summer, cases of EEE spread across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and other New England states, each also breaking records for the region.
After NY EEE death, Schumer calls for $65 million to combat mosquito-borne diseases
Syracuse, NY -- The death of a New York resident from eastern equine encephalitis last week shows the need for more federal help to combat mosquito-borne viruses, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tuesday in Syracuse. The Ulster County death was the first in the state from EEE since 2015. But it shows a growing problem, Schumer said.
New York Sees First Death From Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus—How to Protect Yourself
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a rare disease that is transmitted by various species of mosquitoes. Experts say that while cases are few and far between, and most people who contract the diseases are asymptomatic, the most severe cases can prove fatal.
With EEE and West Nile virus on the rise, mosquito season is far from over
At least 10 EEE cases have been reported across the country this year, with one death confirmed in New Hampshire. Besides EEE, dengue fever and West Nile virus are the most common mosquito-borne diseases in the US.
Mosquito found in Waltham tests positive for West Nile virus
On Sept. 19, the City of Waltham posted on their news page that State Health Officials have found a mosquito infected with West Nile virus in Waltham. The mosquito was found in the Northeast Quadrant of Waltham and tested positive on Sept. 11.
EEE, West Nile Virus still being detected in R.I. mosquito samples as cooler weather sets in
Tests conducted by the state health laboratories revealed one positive finding of Eastern equine encephalitis — the rare but potentially deadly disease known as EEE — and one positive finding of West Nile Virus from the same sample collected in Cumberland, according to a statement from the Department of Environmental Management.
New York resident with state’s first case of mosquito-borne EEE virus in nearly a decade has died
“While we normally see these mosquitoes in two to three counties each year, this year they have been in 15 counties so far, and scattered all over New York State. This life-threatening mosquito-borne disease has no commercially available human vaccine and must be taken seriously.
New York confirms its first case of EEE since 2015. Here's what to know about the mosquito-borne virus.
An Ulster County resident has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus, health officials say.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus at Montgomery County park
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes at a park in Montgomery County, according to Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health. The mosquitoes were found in traps set up at Oak Grove Park in Washington Township.
Nebraska man hospitalized while battling West Nile virus
By Mary Regli Click here for updates on this story BLAIR, Nebraska (KETV) — On Thursday, Sept. 26, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported two Nebraskans have died from West Nile virus this year.
What is EEE? Here's what you need to know about this mosquito-borne illness
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A Rare, Deadly Mosquito Virus Has Emerged in New York
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After New Yorker dies of EEE, state declares virus an "imminent threat to the public"
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Second US death from EEE mosquito virus reported in New York, residents warned
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This Rare, Mosquito-Borne Illness Is A Public Health Threat In Some States. Here's What Doctors Want You To Know
A man in New York has died after being infected with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Doctors explain how worried you ...