How Do You Diagnose Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, is a rare viral disease spread by mosquitoes. It attacks the central nervous system and causes severe complications, possibly even death. Eastern equine encephalitis is found along the eastern seaboard in the U.S. and the eastern Gulf Coast. Despite the name, it’s not just horses that are at risk for EEE. Humans are at risk, too. Watch for any symptoms of the flu, such as fever, headache and sore throat. Sometimes people with eastern equine encephalitis quickly get a high fever and headache and have a seizure or go into a coma. Other symptoms include nausea or vomiting, confusion, neck stiffness, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience any flu-like symptoms, or if you have a mosquito bite and feel you need to be tested. If these symptoms come on quickly, go to your local emergency room for help. Ask your doctor for a blood test if you feel you have symptoms of eastern equine encephalitis. A spinal tap can also diagnose eas
