New Hampshire Resident Dies from Rare Mosquito-Borne Disease

A recent death in New England has raised concerns about the growing risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne disease that is believed to be worsening due to climate change. The deceased individual, an adult, was hospitalized with severe central nervous system symptoms and later died. This incident is not an isolated case, as a resident in Hampstead recently tested positive for EEE, marking the first case in the state in a decade. Public health officials have taken measures to mitigate the risk, including closing public parks and implementing targeted bug spraying in several communities in Massachusetts. EEE is a serious disease with a high mortality rate, with about a third of people who develop the virus dying from the infection. There is currently no vaccine or antiviral treatment available for EEE, which can cause flu-like symptoms.