Triple E Mosquito Virus Spreading in the USA What You Need to Know!

Hello friends Eastern ecoin and sephtis or e is a rare but serious disease that can cause brain inflammation there is so far no vaccine against it for humans one person has died in some communities are restricting activities as Eastern equin and sephtis or E circulates in the northeastern United States the mosquito born disease is rare but serious with about 30% of people who contract severe e dying and others developing neurological issues the most common carrier of e is the black tailed mosquito KOC melanura While others include aedis which transmits the Deni virus and Calia e is rare in humans from 2003 to 2023 there have been 196 cases across the US according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention CDC the country reports an average of 11 cases annually the largest outbreak occurred in 2019 with 38 cases and 12 deaths Nationwide Public Health authorities consider it a serious disease because of its impact on the brain and 30% mortality rate what is e Eastern ecoin and sephtis is spread by bites from infected mosquitoes the disease can cause brain inflammation and may impair a person's neurological and nerve functions a few cases are reported in the United States each year usually in eastern or Gulf Coast states according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention e is most common for from late spring through early fall and near bodies of water Eastern equin and sephtis got its name because it was first detected in horses how do you get e humans and horses are classified as deadend hosts meaning they can contract the virus but do not transmitt it back to mosquitoes rarely EV virus transmission has also occurred through organ transplants e typically circulates between mosquitoes and birds usually found in freshwater hardwood swamps people who live or work near Wetlands swamps or wooded areas and spend a lot of time Outdoors are at a greater risk of Contracting e the infection most often affects children under 15 and adults over 50 people with weakened immune systems such as cancer patients organ transplant recipients and diabetics may experience severe symptoms as mosquito season has gotten longer in much of the contiguous United States due to climate change scientists have expressed concern that the risk of mosquito-born infections like e could grow what are the symptoms this virus is a rare but severe illness that can cause inflammation of the brain in humans the virus attacks the central nervous system and can cause inflammation or swelling of the brain it is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito and symptoms can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe neurological complications while many people have no symptoms signs of the less severe form of E may include chills fever joint pain and muscle pain this form of the disease disase known as febal illness typically lasts 1 to 2 weeks and most people recover fully a severe infection or neurological disease could be marked by confusion diarrhea drowsiness headaches high fever seizures loss of appeti and vomiting many people who recover from serious infections have long-term physical or mental problems symptoms often appear 4 to 10 days after the bite from an infected mosquito rest fluids and over the counterpain medicines may help relieve symptoms but patients with severe infections may require hospitalization how can you avoid getting e the advice for preventing an Eastern ecoin and sephtis infection is the same as that for other mosquito born illnesses such as the West Nile Virus avoid getting bitten specific suggestions include using mosquito repellent wearing clothes that cover your skin such as long sleeve shirts and long pants and rescheduling outdoor activities to avoid the hours between Dusk and Dawn while certain essential oils may protect against mosquitoes there has not been enough Research into protection times and safe and effective concentrations for use on skin ultrasonic or wearable devices do not usually repel mosquitoes e probably can be transmitted through blood transfusions so people recently diagnosed with Eastern ecoin and sephtis can help prevent it from spreading further by not donating blood for 4 months following their illness thanks for watching

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