'They told me my brain was mush': EEE virus survivor's harrowing ordeal originally appeared on abcnews.go.comKaylee Hardenbrook is one of the fortunate ones. Five years ago, the 31-year-old mother of two went to the emergency room with flu-like symptoms. Doctors sent her home, and her symptoms
Kaylee Hardenbrook is one of the fortunate ones. Five years ago, the 31-year-old mother of two went to the emergency room with flu-like symptoms. Doctors sent her home, and her symptoms worsened. Within days, Hardenbrook suffered a seizure and went into a coma.
Those numbers make 2019 the worst year for EEE in decades -- the CDC didn't start tracking the disease until the early 1960s -- with a previous peak of 21 cases in 2005. Compared to other mosquito-transmitted diseases, like West Nile disease, EEE is incredibly rare. As of late September, there were 543 cases of West Nile disease reported to the CDC in 2019.
"I want to let people know that there's still hope," she said about coming back from EEE against the odds."I'm very lucky." Changes in bird and mosquito populations, weather factors like warmer, wetter conditions and human behavior, like spending time outdoors without mosquito protection, all play a role in infection levels. Increased surveillance and diagnosis can contribute to an uptick of confirmed EEE cases, too. If more people are aware of a disease threat in a given year, they're more likely to get tested and diagnosed, Fischer explained.
Waiting for the first big frostThe good news for states like Michigan and Massachusetts, which have shouldered the brunt of this year's EEE cases, is that the virus's seasonal window for transmission is coming to a close. Since EEE tends to affect specific areas, it's more important for people in those states and regions to heed the recommendations than it is for those outside the traditional disease zone. In Michigan and in Connecticut, where two people have died of EEE this year, schools are adjusting outdoor sports schedules to avoid exposing players to mosquitoes at dusk.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
What to Watch This Weekend: Feminist Biopics, Feature Films and FinalesLooking for a way to un-plug and relax after this week's busy news cycle? WomenaHollywood rounded up the perfect weekend watch list:
Baca lebih lajut »
'Hot felon' Jeremy Meeks lifts the lid on harrowing childhood and being shotThe ex con turned model opened up about his tough upbringing before he found fame, making jaw dropping admissions about his past
Baca lebih lajut »
The Harrowing True Story of Netflix's 'Unbelievable'Marie was raped when she was 18. But instead of investigating the assault, police investigated her.
Baca lebih lajut »
The Harrowing True Story of Netflix's 'Unbelievable'Marie was raped when she was 18. But instead of investigating the assault, police investigated her.
Baca lebih lajut »
Debbie Harry opens up about traumatic rape ordeal and escaping killer Ted BundyDebbie Harry has spoken out about her horrific knifepoint rape ordeal - and escaping Ted Bundy when he tried to kidnap her
Baca lebih lajut »