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First Human Case Of EEE Since 2010 Confirmed In Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health said the patient is a West Warwick resident over the age of 50.
By Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Aug 30, 2019 4:59 pm ET
WEST WARWICK, RI ? The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed the state's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday. So far this year, there have been three confirmed findings of the disease in mosquitoes trapped in the state.
The patient is a West Warwick resident over the age of 50, the department said. This is the first confirmed human case in Rhode Island since 2010.
The announcement comes less than a day after the department announced a confirmed case of EEE in a Westerly horse. There have not been any findings of West Nile Virus in Rhode Island so far this year...
First Human Case Of EEE Since 2010 Confirmed In Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health said the patient is a West Warwick resident over the age of 50.
By Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Aug 30, 2019 4:59 pm ET
WEST WARWICK, RI ? The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed the state's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday. So far this year, there have been three confirmed findings of the disease in mosquitoes trapped in the state.
The patient is a West Warwick resident over the age of 50, the department said. This is the first confirmed human case in Rhode Island since 2010.
The announcement comes less than a day after the department announced a confirmed case of EEE in a Westerly horse. There have not been any findings of West Nile Virus in Rhode Island so far this year...