Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New Hampshire, Vermont, USA

The Department of Health and Human Services has reported the death of a patient infected with the equine encephalitis virus. This case is the first one in the state since 2014.

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis infections in humans are rare but the virus can cause brain inflammation that is potentially fatal. The virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Some people who become infected have no symptoms at all, but about 1/3 of infected people will die and those who recover often live with severe and devastating neurological complications. There is no treatment for EEE. To minimize risk, travellers should follow all precautions to avoid mosquito bites in areas where this virus is active.