Massachusetts man dies from EEE mosquito-borne virus

Published: Aug 27, 2024 Duration: 00:01:51 Category: News & Politics

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Health officials on alert after New Hampshire reported possibly the nation's first patient this year to die from a rare but potentially severe mosquito born illness Eastern Aquin anilis virus or Triple E officials say the 41-year-old was hospitalized with severe central nervous system disease and tested positive for the virus though human cases of the trip virus are uncommon the CDC says about 30% of people who develop brain inflammation from the virus will die there is no vaccine or treatment many more um who do survive will end up with lifelong physical or mental disabilities so this is this is a serious virus this is a serious infection planes and trucks loaded with pesticides spraying in cities and towns in Massachusetts and New York as health officials try to protect communities at high risk for mosquito born viruses the concerning thing is that risk only increases throughout the summer and into the fall um and the risk doesn't actually go away until there's a hard Frost that kills off the mosquitoes Health officials are also concerned as more than 30 States report cases of the West Nile Virus West Nile and Triple E are only transmitted from a bite from an infected mosquito not personto person doctors say most people may not have any symptoms but severe cases can present with fever headache extreme fatigue gastric distress or SE features so if you experience any of these seek medical attention immediately officials say the best way to protect yourself use a good bug spray wear long sleeves and pants if you're outside at Dusk and Dawn avoid any standing water as well Allison kic ABC News New York

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