ISDH Advocates for Mosquito Prevention Following Fatal Case of EEE Virus in Elkhart County

Indiana State Health Department is advocating for mosquito prevention (click this over here now for the best mosquito control services) after a rare human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE Virus) was confirmed by the CDC in Elkhart County. The patient passed away as a result of the infection.

Though it is dangerous, it is important to remember it is very uncommon for the virus to develop in people. This is the first human case in Indiana since 1998 and only the fourth reported in the state since 1964.

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