Eastern equine encephalitis
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Eastern equine encephalitis
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Certain aspects of its biology give Eastern equine encephalitis virus the potential to be weaponized, making it particularly important to find a way to protect against it.
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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