Two states found deadly mosquito-borne virus

In the state of Delaware, they discovered a deadly virus transmitted by mosquitoes. This virus was previously discovered in Florida.

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On Friday, August 2, officials said they had detected the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, better known as EEE, in sentinel chickens. (The most accessible way to detect the circulation of the virus in vaccinated flocks is to limit the number of marked unvaccinated, so-called sentinel, birds.)

“To date, there have been no cases of EEE reported in the state of Delaware,” government officials added.

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EEE, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a rare disease that is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. “EEEV belongs to a group of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis),” the federal health agency said in a statement.

EEE is more common in states near the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, although the CDC reports that several cases have been reported in the Great Lakes region. This is rare: only 5-10 cases are recorded each year in the United States.

EEE symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Severe cases of the virus “begin with a sudden headache, fever, chills, and vomiting,” according to the CDC, and that “symptoms can then develop into disorientation, cramps, and coma.”

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One third of those infected with EEEV die, while survivors typically have "mild to severe brain damage."

Special treatment for the infection is not yet available.

“Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, and no effective antiviral drugs have been discovered. Severe illness is treated with supportive care, which may include hospitalization, respiratory support, intravenous fluids, and prevention of other infections,” the CDC says.

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The best way to prevent EEEV and other mosquito-borne diseases is to drain stagnant water, such as in bird baths, buckets or pool covers, since standing water can provide breeding grounds for these insects. Other preventive measures include wearing long-sleeved pants and shirts when outdoors and “properly using insect repellents containing DEET or another EPA-recognized ingredient when outdoors,” Delaware officials added.

Separately, Florida officials announced at the end of July that several indicator chickens in the state had a positive result on EEE.

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