Summary
- Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare mosquito-borne disease spreading in the Northeast.
- EEE has a high mortality rate and no known cure, causing severe symptoms and permanent neurological damage.
- Climate change is a major factor driving the spread of EEE by creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes.
- Human cases are on the rise due to warmer temperatures, increased mosquito populations, and changing environmental factors.