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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Deadly Mosquito Virus Detected in Monroe, Carbon Counties

The Pittsburgh Tribune reports that a rare and deadly virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, has been detected in Erie, Monroe and Carbon Counties. It's called eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and has a 30% fatality rate among humans who are infected.

The infections detected so far were of pheasants, horses and a wild turkey. Fortunately, no humans.

Governor Tom Wolf recommends those outdoors to use DEET-containing insect repellents and cover exposed skin with lightweight clothing.

Symptoms of EEE appear within 3-10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito, and consist of a high fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy. Inflammation and swelling of the brain can ensue.

In New Jersey, EEE has been detected in 13 counties, and three people have been infected.
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2019 at 12:24 AM

    No use of any chemicals in Northampton County without the OK from Tara Zirinski. Tara is our resident expert on all things environment related. This inset may or may not need chemicals. I will wait for her determinative investigation..

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2019 at 5:27 AM

    No chemicals. Mosquitoes are citizens of the planet and have rights. How dare we?

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Mosquitoes are in fact a vital food source for bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other insects so yes they should not be eradicated willy nilly because a few city slickers can't tolerate a few nips here and there. The indigenous peoples had many herbal and earthen insect deterrents which are quite effective against mosquitoes, man must walk in harmonious enlightenment with all forms of life or Gaea will punish swiftly.

    BLUE BADGER

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2019 at 1:16 PM

    Just a few less humans, horses and pheasants, not of which were native to north america.

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  5. MarcusBrandt(never fixed an All Star Vote)September 24, 2019 at 6:31 PM

    Flecked Up !

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  6. MarcusBrandt(never fixed an All Star Vote)September 24, 2019 at 6:42 PM

    Sam Murray (not Irish/Lebanese Fraud ) fixing an All Star Vote for his Son =priceless !

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  7. MarcusBrandt(never fixed an All Star Vote)September 24, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    Resign Judge =yocannot be trusted !

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  8. MarcusBrandt(never fixed an All Star Vote)September 24, 2019 at 6:44 PM

    You cannot be trusted !

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  9. Roy kSeptember 24, 2019 at 6:46 PM

    Ageee Marcus !

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