Mosquito Related Diseases

While mosquito-transmitted diseases are not as common in North Carolina as it is in tropical climates, there are several diseases of potential concern to North Carolina residents. There has been evidence of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) as well as West Nile Virus (WNV). North Carolina residents who travel to other countries can also return with tropical diseases such as malaria.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)