Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)

ABOUT

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is an arbovirus (arthropod borne virus) transmitted by mosquitoes and was first identified in the 1930s as an important cause of encephalitis in horses; however, humans can also contract this disease. Most reported cases of EEE infection are east of the Mississippi River. EEE is not commonly reported in West Virginia residents.

COMMUNITY

• Fact Sheet 
• CDC Information: Eastern Equine Encephalitis
• Prevention Information

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

• Report within 1 WEEK to the local health department
• Provider Fact Sheet

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

• Case Reporting

DATA AND SURVEILLANCE

• Arboviral Diseases
• Mosquito Surveillance
• Zoonotic Disease Report