What are the symptoms of EEE?
The first symptoms of EEE are high fever (103* to 106* F), stiff neck, headache, and lack of energy. These symptoms show up two to ten days after infection. Swelling of the brain, called encephalitis, is the most dangerous symptom. This disease gets worse quickly, and many patients go into coma within a week. Incidence of human cases of WNV and EEE in Massachusetts and Bedford ? WNV: In 2002, there were 25 human cases in Massachusetts , 3 deaths. WNV: In 2002, there were 0 human cases in Bedford . WNV: In 2001, there were 3 human cases in Massachusetts , 1 death. WNV: In 2001, there were 0 human cases in Bedford . EEE: There have been fewer than 50 human EEE cases in Massachusetts since 1940 however there is a very high mortality rate associated with EEE. In this period of time (62+ years) there has been 1 EEE human case/fatality in Bedford . What can you do to protect yourself? There is no human vaccine for WNV or EEE. The best way to protect yourself is to keep mosquitoes from biting
Most people infected with EEE virus do not become ill. When symptoms do occur they can range from mild fever and headache to coma. Other symptoms include high fever, fatigue, muscle aches, neck stiffness, tremors, or confusion. Severe cases include inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) which can lead to coma, convulsions, and death.
