Mosquitoes in Manchester and Farmington Connecticut have tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). This virus has been circulating this year and environmental officials are warning the public and pushing some fear.
EEE is described as a serious disease caused by a virus that is spread to people by mosquito bites. “We have seen a lot of mosquitoes,” said Amy Grey of Collinsville. “Hearing about the EEE cases of the mosquitoes, yes, it does concern me. Has anything changed in my lifestyle? Not really, but just to be aware of the situation.”
“This summer has been particularly hot humid and wet. Mosquitoes require water to develop into adults. With the warmer temps, that accelerates their generation time. So, I think all those factors are contributing to the situation,” said Dr. Philip Armstrong, the chief scientist, at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
While no human cases have been reported in Connecticut this summer, it was the furthest west mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in Connecticut this year. There have been human cases in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire, however.
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“I am a little concerned,” said Julie Breton of Simsbury. “We live back by the woods, so I’m often walking my dog through the woods when it’s nighttime. So, I try to be more cautious, and I always put bug spray on.”
DEEP (Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ) has been taking action this summer, trying to keep people safe by spraying for mosquitoes at the Pachaug State Forest.
For protection, DEEP suggested using bug spray, wearing long sleeves and pants, staying indoors during peak mosquito times like dawn and dusk, and keeping windows and door screens closed.
“I don’t really go outside at the hour the mosquitoes come out, and if I do, my body’s covered up,” said Molly Stepka of Unionville. –WFSB3
There is no specific treatment protocol for EEE, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests rest, pain medication, and intravenous fluids if needed.
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EEEV can cause a febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis. Febrile illness is characterized by fever, chills, body aches, and joint pain. The illness lasts 1 to 2 weeks, and most people recover completely when there is no central nervous system involvement.
If things continue to progress, we could see another plandemic with either the EEEV, bird flu, or sloth fever. Monkeypox spreading is also a possibility, so keep it all in mind.
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