Forbes August 27, 2024
Update, 4:35 p.m. ET: This story, originally published at 2:14 p.m., has been updated with information about a fatal case of EEE in New Hampshire.
A rare but deadly virus—eastern equine encephalitis—has been detected in two adult patients this week, one an 80-year-old man in Massachusetts and the other a resident of New Hampshire who has reportedly died of the infection. Officials in northeastern states are calling for awareness and vigilance among community members to prevent additional cases. So far this year, there have been four documented cases in the United States.
What Is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, is a virus that is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The...
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