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Source: http://www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather/2011/06/08/encephalitis-being-studied-in-cherokee/
Encephalitis being studied in Cherokee
June 8, 2011
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
North Carolina has one of the highest rates of La Crosse encephalitis (LACV) in the country over the past few decades and Cherokee has been one of the hot beds for the disease. Last week, a representative from the Encephalitis Society, based in the United Kingdom, was in town to talk with victims of the diseases and their family and study the area for further analysis.
The CDC defines LACV as, ?La Crosse encephalitis is a rare disease that is caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes. La Crosse encephalitis virus is one of a group of mosquito-transmitted viruses that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)...?
Encephalitis being studied in Cherokee
June 8, 2011
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
North Carolina has one of the highest rates of La Crosse encephalitis (LACV) in the country over the past few decades and Cherokee has been one of the hot beds for the disease. Last week, a representative from the Encephalitis Society, based in the United Kingdom, was in town to talk with victims of the diseases and their family and study the area for further analysis.
The CDC defines LACV as, ?La Crosse encephalitis is a rare disease that is caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes. La Crosse encephalitis virus is one of a group of mosquito-transmitted viruses that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)...?