Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
A rare but serious viral infection caused by the EEE virus (EEEV).
Cause
Leads to encephalitis, or brain inflammation.
Effect:
Spread to humans and horses via bites from infected mosquitoes that have fed on birds and mammals.
Transmission
About 30%, with many survivors suffering permanent neurological damage.
Mortality rate
No vaccines or specific treatments.
Treatment