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continued from page 18 Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Let Us Help)- CARE Mid-Shore Residential Care & Services, Inc. Celebrating 23 Years! 24 HOURS x 7 DAYS A WEEK 5 HOURS MINIMUM brain (encephalitis). The disease is rare in humans, but can occur when an infected mosquito bites a person. EEE disease occurs primarily in areas close to swamps and marshes with high mosquito populations. The last confirmed human case in Maryland was in 1989, and prior to that there were two cases in 1982. The last confirmed case in a horse in Maryland was in 2009 in Wicomico County. Although EEE occurs in humans less frequently than West Nile virus (WNV), it can be more serious. Only a subset of people infected with either virus develop neurological illness, however of those who develop neurological illness, approximately onethird of all EEE-infected persons may die compared to fewer than 10 percent who die following WNV neurological illness. EEE survivors can have long-term damage to the nervous system. Typical symptoms of EEE in humans include fever, headache, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, joint pain, and sometimes seizures and coma. Individuals reporting these symptoms should be referred to their health care provider. Symptoms usually occur four to 10 days after exposure to a mosquito carrying the virus. There is neither a specific treatment nor a vaccine available for use in humans infected with EEE virus. In horses, EEE is a serious disease that can be fatal; however, well vaccinated horses are generally safe from the disease. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) encourages all horse owners to consult with their veterinarian to discuss the best vaccination program for their horse and its circumstances. The horse in Worcester County had not been vaccinated. Infected horses show a range of clinical signs that often progress over two to three days, including depression, altered mental status, circling, problems with balance, weakness, aimless wandering, impaired vision, walking (gait) abnormalities, head pressing, paralysis, convulsions and death. Horses that survive serious disease often have permanent nervous system deficits. Measures people can take to protect themselves from diseases spread by mosquitoes include: • Avoid areas of high mosquito activity • Avoid unnecessary outdoor activities at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active • Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and hats to reduce mosquito exposure • Use an EPA-registered insect repellent according to package directions For additional information on West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne viruses, visit: • Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/OIDEOR/CZVBD/SitePages/west -nile.aspx List Your Upcoming Event or Business Listing for FREE online at www.talbotguidemd.com 19 CALL 410-820-1131 In Your Home ~ Home Care Helping The Senior Citizens & Homebound to Thrive In Home Compassionate Care Private Sitters, CNA, GNA, Respite Care & Relief, Companions for Convalescent, Residential Cleaning www.midshorehomecare.com Est. 1991 FREE CONSULT - EXPERIENCE 23 YRS. GENERAL CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL—RESIDENTIAL Licensed & Insured MHIC 12238 Providing A Complete Line Of Quality Services From Start To Finish Additions, Garages, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Doors, Gutters, Porches, Decking, Kitchen & Bath Remodel, Fencing, Painting, Electrical, Plumbing & Flooring 410.673.7587 • 410.924.7124 • Maryland Department of Agriculture: http://mda.maryland.gov/plantspests/Pages/mosquito_control.aspx • Centers for Disease Control and P r e v e n t i o n : http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.htmland http://www.cdc.gov/easternequineencephalitis/
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