New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New Hampshire resident has died after testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus. New Hampshire saw its first case of the mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis this week. ) This year, a total of four cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including in Wisconsin and New Jersey. New York has not reported any cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

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Connecticut father dies after mosquito bite in his backyard led to hellish five-year battle with rare brain disease
2 months, 1 week ago

Connecticut father dies after mosquito bite in his backyard led to hellish five-year battle with rare brain disease

Daily Mail  

A father has died following a five-year battle with a rare mosquito-borne virus that he caught in his backyard. His death comes as Triple E cases in the US reach a four-year high, with 16 cases recorded this year — mostly in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. At least two people have died from the infection this year, also including a …

Officials raise alarm over spreading mosquito-borne ‘triple E’ virus
2 months, 1 week ago

Officials raise alarm over spreading mosquito-borne ‘triple E’ virus

Raw Story  

Mosquito-borne illnesses are a growing concern in Northeastern states, with health officials monitoring cases and advising residents to avoid outdoor activities near standing water and other environments prone to mosquito spread. The state also is making insect repellent available at state parks and campgrounds; posting signs to raise awareness of EEE; consulting with local health officials about limiting park hours …

New York resident dies of rare mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New York resident dies of rare mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — A person has died in New York state from eastern equine encephalitis, prompting Gov. The death that was reported Monday in Ulster County is apparently the second death from the disease in the United States this year after a New Hampshire resident infected with the eastern equine encephalitis virus died last month. Ten human cases of the …

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Associated Press  

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs. Eastern equine encephalitis, which can cause symptoms including vomiting and seizures, infected a New Hampshire resident who later died, health officials reported last week. …

New Hampshire dad fights for his life after contracting three different mosquito-borne illnesses
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Hampshire dad fights for his life after contracting three different mosquito-borne illnesses

The Independent  

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Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

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Man identified as New Hampshire’s first EEEV mosquito virus death in a decade
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man identified as New Hampshire’s first EEEV mosquito virus death in a decade

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New Hampshire man who died after contracting the rare Eastern …

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a deadly mosquito virus, has put Massachusetts towns …

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

Associated Press  

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The New Hampshire health department said the virus has also been detected in one horse and several mosquito …

Long Beach confirms first case of mosquito-borne St. Louis encephalitis in decades
1 year, 1 month ago

Long Beach confirms first case of mosquito-borne St. Louis encephalitis in decades

LA Times  

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the city’s first case of St. Louis encephalitis — a mosquito-borne virus with symptoms similar to West Nile virus — since 1984. Long Beach’s health department has confirmed the first case of a mosquito-born illness called St. Louis encephalitis in the city since 1984. “Mosquito control is a shared …

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011
1 year, 10 months ago

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011

ABC  

A New South Wales man has been admitted to hospital after becoming infected with the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state since 2011. Key points: NSW Health has confirmed it is the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state in 12 years The man in his 60s has been admitted to hospital for treatment Locals …

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974
1 year, 10 months ago

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974

ABC  

Victoria has recorded its first human case and death from the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis since 1974, after tests revealed a woman who died earlier this month had the virus. Key points: Testing has revealed a woman in her 60s from Buloke Shire who died earlier this month had Murray Valley encephalitis MVE has been detected in the rural town …

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say
1 year, 11 months ago

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

ABC  

The resurgence of Japanese encephalitis this summer and the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis in mosquitoes has health authorities concerned, but the likelihood of death from either remains low. Dr Webb said it was not surprising that mosquito populations had been "massive" this year, given the recent flooding. Dr Webb said mosquitoes typically picked up MVE and JE from waterbirds, …

Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway
2 years, 9 months ago

Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway

ABC  

A Victorian man in his 60s has died from the Japanese encephalitis virus, the first recorded death of the rare virus in the state. Key points: The man died on February 28 in northern Victoria Investigations are underway into how he contracted the mosquito-borne virus A leading virologist says the arrival of JEV in Australia is unprecedented The man, from …

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