The mortality rate from EEE is approximately one-third,making it one of the most deadly mosquito-borne diseases. About half of the persons who survive EEE suffer mild to severe permanent neurologic damage.
Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease. EEE virus (EEEV) occurs in the eastern half of the United States where it causes disease in humans, horses, and some bird species. Because of the high mortality rate, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States. Although rare, it mostly is contracted on the east coast and gulf coast states.
