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Eastern equine encephalitis virus

EEE
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Key facts

Family
Togaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Critical
Incubation
4-10 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
566

Symptoms

High feverHeadacheSeizuresComa

Transmission

Mosquito

Prevention

Mosquito controlRepellent

Treatment

Supportive intensive care

Related viruses (same family)

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