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About Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

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Key points

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  • Eastern equine encephalitis is caused by a virus spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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  • It is a rare but serious disease.
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  • People living in areas where eastern equine encephalitis virus circulates should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.
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Overview

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Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare disease caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes. Only a few cases of eastern equine encephalitis are reported in the United States each year. Most cases occur in eastern or Gulf Coast states.

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Did you know?

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\n Although rare, eastern equine encephalitis is very serious. Approximately 30% of people who develop severe eastern equine encephalitis die, and many survivors have ongoing neurologic problems. \n
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Symptoms

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Symptoms of eastern equine encephalitis can include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes, and drowsiness.

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\n Keep Reading \n Symptoms of Eastern Equine Encephalitis \n
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How it spreads

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Eastern equine encephalitis virus spreads to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Rarely, the virus can also spread through solid organ transplantation.

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\n Keep Reading \n Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Causes and How It Spreads \n
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Prevention

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No vaccines or medicines are available to prevent eastern equine encephalitis in people. Reduce your risk of infection by preventing mosquito bites.

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\n Keep Reading \n Preventing Eastern Equine Encephalitis \n
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Testing and diagnosis

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See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms after being exposed to mosquitoes in an area where eastern equine encephalitis virus spreads.

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Treatment

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No medicines are available to treat eastern equine encephalitis. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, such as eastern equine encephalitis virus.

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  • Rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain medicines might relieve some symptoms.
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  • For severe disease, patients often need to be hospitalized to receive supportive treatment, such as intravenous fluids, pain medicine, and nursing care.
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For healthcare providers: Treatment and Prevention of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

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Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Captured Date: 2016-05-23 21:51:55.0
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