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By Mary Kugler, R.N., About.com Guide to Rare Diseases since 2000

Mosquito-Borne Encephalitis

Sunday July 2, 2006
West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are the most well-known of the encephalitis viruses carried by mosquitoes. This year is becoming a nasty one for mosquitoes in the U.S. Northeast due to prolonged spring rain and flooding. Learn about the viruses and how you can protect yourself and your family from them.

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