The case of the potentially deadly virus is the first in the state since 2013.
or Triple E. Between five to 10 cases of the rare condition are reported in the U.S. annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . These usually occur during the late spring to fall in subtropical areas, such as the Gulf States.
The virus can cause a rare brain infection called encephalitis. Of those who catch the virus, around 30 percent die. Those that survive can sufferOnce infected, it can take between four to 10 days for symptoms of EEE involving encephalitis to emerge. The condition is characterized by headache, chills, vomiting and a high fever. It can also make a person feel disoriented, as well as trigger seizures or a coma. An EEE infection can be diagnosed with a blood test.
in swampy areas, as they lay their eggs in or around water. Those who visit or live in woodland areas or spend a lot of time outdoors are most at risk of encountering the bugs. To prevent mosquitoes from reproducing, the New York State Department of Health recommends removing vessels that can hold standing water, such as tin cans, from around the home; disposing of used tires; drilling holes in recycling containers left outdoors, and ensuring roof gutters drain properly. This advice also helps reduce infections from mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus and Zika.
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