Eastern Equine Encephalitis — United States
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is advising residents that there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity.
A horse tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus infection on 17 May 2018. That marks 4 animal cases in the county this year [2018]: 3 horses and an emu.
According to a news release, the department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to limit exposure.
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