Michigan: 3 human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

[Ronan Kelly]

Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Published: Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:00 AM
Rosemary Parker | Kalamazoo Gazette

A 61-year-old rural Kalamazoo County man is hospitalized in Cincinnati, Ohio, “quite ill” with what preliminary laboratory tests indicate is Eastern Equine Encephalitis, said Richard Tooker, the chief medical officer for Kalamazoo County.

Final confirmation of whether the man has the disease is still pending from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state has asked that the tests to be expedited, Tooker said.

Share Tooker said that his illness serves as a reminder that people in southwestern Michigan are “now officially all at risk” for contracting EEE, Tooker said, a mosquito-borne viral illness that has killed at least five horses in southwestern Michigan this month.

continues at;
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/07/rural_kalamazoo_man_hospitaliz.html

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Michigan: Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Re: Michigan: Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Source: http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/08/southwest_michigan_eastern_equ.html

Southwest Michigan Eastern Equine Encephalitis horse deaths continue to grow: Still not too late to protect horses by vaccination
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 7:56 AM Updated: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:01 AM

As many as 67 horses have died in one of the worst outbreaks of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Michigan in 30 years, and most of the cases have occurred in Southwest Michigan.

Barry County seems to be the center of the outbreak, with incidents also reported in Cass, St. Joseph, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, said Michigan Department of Agriculture state veterinarian Steven Halstead...

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Michigan: Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Re: Michigan: Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis

2 possible human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Comments 0
August 13, 2010 12:04 PM
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) ? The Kalamazoo County Health Department is investigating a second possible case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

A 41-year-old man is in the hospital in Kalamazoo County with a suspected case of EEE.

continues at; http://www.wwmt.com/articles/newschannel-1380199-cases-possible.html

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Michigan: Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Re: Michigan: Rural Kalamazoo man hospitalized with what early tests show to be Eastern Equine Encephalitis

2 possible cases of rare mosquito-transmitted virus reported in Michigan
BY ROBIN ERB
FREE PRESS MEDICAL WRITER

Public health officials today are expected to boost warnings to the public about mosquito bites, following two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Kalamazoo where residents contracted the rare, potentially-deady viral infection.


Read more: 2 possible cases of rare mosquito-transmitted virus reported in Michigan | freep.com | Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com/article/201008...tted-virus-reported-in-Michigan#ixzz0xAdK6ZPz

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

MDCH confirms 2 human EEE cases

August 20, 2010

Lansing, MICH - The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Friday confirmed two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Kalamazoo County.

A 61-year-old man is home recovering from the illness while a 41-year-old man is in intensive care in a Kalamazoo County hospital.

Both human cases have a history of local exposure to mosquitoes. These are the first human cases reported in Michigan since 2002. No further details about the two cases are being released.

The MDCH and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) are continuing to receive reports of cases of EEE in horses in Southwest Michigan, including Barry, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph counties.

full article

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed


Human case of West Nile virus identified in Pittsfield Township


Posted: Aug 20, 2010

A probable human case of West Nile virus was identified in Pittsfield Township Thursday, according to the Washtenaw County Public Health Department.
Officials say the man who was sickened had West Nile fever - which is a less serious form of the virus that typically doesn't require hospitalization - and is recovering at home.

To prevent West Nile, protect against mosquito bites.
Laura Bauman, epidemiologist for the county, said the man was bitten by mosquitos, had symptoms and sought treatment after reading information on the Internet that led him to believe he may have West Nile.

more: http://www.annarbor.com/news/human-case-of-west-nile-virus-identified-in-pittsfield-township/

 

[Pathfinder]

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD colSpan=2>[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]MDCH Confirms Two Human Eastern Equine Encephalitis Cases[/FONT] [FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Agency:[/FONT] [FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Community Health[/SIZE][/FONT]




</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]August 20, 2010 LANSING - The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) today has confirmed two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Kalamazoo County. A 61-year-old man is home recovering from the illness while a 41-year-old man is in intensive care in a Kalamazoo County hospital. Both human cases have a history of local exposure to mosquitoes. These are the first human cases reported in Michigan since 2002. No further details about the two cases are being released.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The MDCH and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) are continuing to receive reports of cases of EEE in horses in Southwest Michigan, including Barry, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph counties. EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in the U.S., killing one third of those hospitalized with the infection, and often leaving survivors with lasting brain damage. In the face of this ongoing outbreak, Michigan residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]In addition to the human cases, 18 horses have tested positive for the virus, and the MDA has received more than 50 additional reports of deaths in horses.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The southwestern region of the state has experienced outbreaks of this mosquito-borne disease in the past with the most recent outbreaks occurring in the early 1980's and mid-1990's. Mosquito-borne illness will continue to be a risk in Michigan until late fall when nighttime temperatures fall below freezing.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]"There is still plenty of mosquito season left in Michigan," said Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Gregory Holzman. "When outdoors, either during recreation, participating in sports, or just enjoying the season, Michigan residents are urged to take precautions and protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites." [/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]These steps include wearing mosquito repellent and long pants and long sleeves when weather permits. Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. [/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Communities and land owners in high risk areas may consider the targeted application of insecticides (adulticides) to reduce the number of biting mosquitoes. The Michigan Mosquito Control Association maintains a list of licensed mosquito control applicators on their Web site at www.mimosq.org.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]A virus of birds that is spread by mosquitoes, EEE is a rare illness in humans. Only a few human cases are reported each year in the U.S. People who become ill with EEE may experience fever, headache, chills and nausea. In some cases, symptoms may progress to inflammation of the brain, signaled by disorientation, seizures and coma. Physicians treating patients with these symptoms should consider testing for EEE and other mosquito-borne viruses and should report suspect cases to their local health department.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]EEE is spread by mosquitoes and causes inflammation of the horses' brains and leads to death in up to 90 percent of the cases. People cannot get the disease from horses, only from mosquitoes. There is a vaccination available to aid in prevention of the disease in horses.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]"We want to encourage reporting of any signs, symptoms or deaths that appear to be related to this illness, even if the owner can't afford the confirmatory tests," State Veterinarian Steven Halstead said. Report suspect horse cases to MDA at: 517-373-1077 and after hours: 1-800-292-3939.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]"Reports of illness in horses usually precede illness in people by days to weeks, so these reports serves as an early warning for the human population," Halstead said.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Clinical signs in horses include: depression, fever, weakness, sweating, dehydration, seizures, abnormal facial expressions, not feeding, head down, stumbling, blindness and circling. Often, the horse is down and unable to get up.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]"The majority of the 2010 affected Michigan horses were not currently vaccinated against EEE," Dr. Halstead said. "It is not too late to vaccinate horses against this deadly virus."[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]EEE is a reportable disease which also affects poultry such as chickens and emus. Veterinarians are required by law to report cases of EEE. Livestock owners are also encouraged to report cases.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]"We encourage diagnostic testing because EEE can look like rabies and although rabies is not common in horses, it is fatal and is contagious from horses to people," Halstead said.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Steps people should take to protect themselves include:[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Use repellent: When outdoors, use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin and/or clothing. The repellent/insecticide permethrin can be used on clothing to protect through several washes. Always follow the directions on the product label.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Stay indoors when mosquitoes are biting: Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Wear protective clothing: Wear long sleeves and pants when weather permits.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Install and repair screens: Have secure, intact screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs near you: Mosquitoes can lay eggs even in small amounts of standing water. Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets, barrels, and tires. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Empty children's wading pools and store on their side after use.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]For more information on the human health impact of EEE, please visit the Centers for [/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Disease Control and Prevention's EEE Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/easternequineencephalitis/. For updates on equine and human cases of EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases in Michigan, visit the Emerging Diseases Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases.[/FONT][/SIZE]

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-8347-242529--,00.html



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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

Re: Michigan: Two human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

3rd person diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Steve Carmody (2010-08-23)

ANN ARBOR, MI (Michigan Radio) -

State health officials have confirmed a third human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

A 52 year old Barry County woman is the latest person to fall victim in the Eastern Equine Encephalitis outbreak in west Michigan. State health officials confirmed last week that two Kalamazoo County men tested positive for the virus. All three are recovering, though one of the men is still in intensive care.

continues at; http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/m...on.diagnosed.with.Eastern.Equine.Encephalitis.

 

[Pathfinder]

Re: Michigan: 3 human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed

<TABLE id=apex_layout_271110100662109808 class=formlayout border=0 summary=""><TBODY><TR><TD noWrap align=right>Archive Number</TD><TD noWrap align=left>20101003.3587</TD></TR><TR><TD noWrap align=right>Published Date</TD><TD noWrap align=left>03-OCT-2010</TD></TR><TR><TD noWrap align=right>Subject</TD><TD noWrap align=left>PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (33): (MI) human, equine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS - USA (33): (MICHIGAN), HUMAN, EQUINE*****************************************************************A ProMED-mail post<http://www.promedmail.org>ProMED-mail is a program of theInternational Society for Infectious Diseases<http://www.isid.org>Date: 2 Oct 2010Source: The Detroit News [edited]<http://www.detnews.com/article/20101002/LIFESTYLE03/10020387/1361/Michigan-s-Eastern-equine-encephalitis-outbreak-worst-in-30-years>
</PRE>
More cases of eastern equine encephalitis have been reported in horses
in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture tells the
Kalamazoo Gazette that through Thursday [30 Sep 2010], there have been
130 cases this year [2010]. Officials have called this year's outbreak
the worst in 30 years.

The disease is rare but can be deadly among humans, and officials want
people to take steps to prevent its spread. In August 2010, Michigan
health officials reported that lab tests confirmed that 3 people
contracted the disease.

Health officials say people should take steps to avoid being bitten by
mosquitoes and horses should be vaccinated.

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[Sadly, every equine case could likely have been prevented if people
would vaccinate their horses. - Mod.TG]

[see also:
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (32): (OH) equine 20101002.3575
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (31): (NY) equine, human 20100926.3494
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (30): (AL, NE, OH) equine 20100918.3375
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (29): (MI) 20100914.3311
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (28): (MI,FL) 20100907.3202
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (27): (NY) human 20100905.3188
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (26): (MI, FL) equine, human 20100901.3115
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (25): (MA) human 20100830.3089
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (24): (NY, MI) equine, cervid 20100827.3045
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (23): (MI) 20100824.2975
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (22): (VA, MA) 20100820.2911
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (21): (GA) equine 20100819.2893
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (20): (FL), fatal 20100818.2871
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (19): (MI) equine, human susp 20100817.2850
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (18): (MA) equine, human 20100816.2836
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (17): (FL) equine 20100815.2813
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (16): (MI) 20100814.2790
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (15): (FL) sentinel avian 20100810.2728
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (14): (FL), equine, sentinel avian
20100807.2691
Eastern equine encephalitis, equine - USA (13) (FL, MA) 20100806.2675
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (12): (MA) 20100803.2620
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (11): (FL) fatal, human, equine
20100731.2569
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (10): (MA, MI) 20100728.2529
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (09): (FL) fatal 20100723.2469
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (08): (LA) 20100716.2374
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (07): (FL) 20100715.2363
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (06): (FL, GA) 20100710.2312
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (05): (FL) 20100708.2274
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (04): (FL) 20100630.2178
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (03): (FL) 20100627.2146
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (02): (FL) sentinel avian 20100623.2101
Eastern equine encephalitis - USA: (FL) 20100527.1755]
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