• EEE presents in two forms:

1. Non complicated/ Febrile EEE

2. Complicated/ Neurological EEE

• It spreads as a result of bite of infected mosquito or even through organ transplantation.

• The virus circulates in the environment between mosquitoes and birds.

• Non complicated EEE presents with fever, chills, bodyache, and joint pain, while complicated EEE with neurological involvement presents with fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, drowsiness, or even coma.

• The febrile form of EEE resolves within a week or two.

• Prevention:

1. No vaccine is available.

2. Use of insect repellents

3. Take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors

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