Eastern equine encephalitis

American

[ee-stern ee-kwahyn en-sef-uh-lahy-tis, ek-wahyn] / ˈi stərn ˈi kwaɪn ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs, ˈɛk waɪn /

Or eastern equine encephalitis

noun

Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.

a rare, potentially serious form of equine encephalitis transmitted to humans and other animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. EEE

Etymology

Origin of Eastern equine encephalitis

First recorded in 1930–35

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Alphaviruses include Eastern equine encephalitis virus and several other viruses that cause brain or joint disease.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2024

For example, in 2019, Michigan saw 10 human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, an extremely rare and deadly mosquito-borne virus, resulting in six deaths.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2020

Eastern equine encephalitis can sicken and kill horses, and in rare cases, humans.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2016

Rare mosquito-borne virus confirmed in Maryland horse Eastern equine encephalitis, spread by infected mosquitoes, can cause serious illness in humans.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2013

Eastern equine encephalitis, caused by the prick of a mosquito, attacks the brain and central nervous system.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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