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EEE: Rare but Deadly Mosquito Threat | Texas News
EEE is a rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus that mostly strikes horses—where it’s nearly 90% fatal without a vaccine—but can also infect humans, with a 30% fatality rate and often devastating long-term brain damage. No human vaccine exists due to low infection rates, so prevention hinges on avoiding bites: use bug spray, wear long sleeves, and eliminate standing water. Symptoms include fever, seizures, and coma, with an incubation period of 4–10 days. While Texas remains EEE-free this year, cases have surfaced in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Crucially, horses aren’t…
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