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EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPLALITIS

Before researching for this paper, I had never heard of this disease. Eastern equine encephalitis is a disease that affects mostly horses. It however can affect humans, leading to very serious complications. According to Center of disease control and prevention (CDC), (2004-2013) EEE is most prevalent in areas that are swampy and wet. An environment that will encourage breeding of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are the primary means that humans get this serious disease. (New York State, Department of Health. Para5. (2011).In four to ten days of infection, one will begin to experience symptoms of the infection. Some of the symptoms can be serious or even fatal. If it affects your

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