PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – USA (03): (NC) equine

Eastern Equine Encephalitis — United States
Although no cases of the rare disease [‘infrequent human disease’ probably more accurate. – Mod.MHJ] eastern equine encephalitis have been reported in humans this year [2015] in the state, the North Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed the death of a Cumberland County horse identified as having the disease. The case, which was reported to the state on [7 Jul 2015], indicates the disease is present in the county, and state and local public health officials are advising people to