Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but seriousmosquito-borne viral disease that presents as ameningo-encephalitis in humans, four to ten daysafter a mosquito bite. Symptoms include suddenonset of fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures,behavioral changes, drowsiness, and coma.The mortality rate of EEE is 33%. Among thosewho survive, many have significant brain damage,which can include intellectual impairment, personalitydisorders, seizures, paralysis, and cranial nervedysfunction.
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