EEE Detected In Baldwin County

Alabama Baldwin County A mosquito borne virus popped up in South Baldwin County.
by Emily Forrester
Published: Wed, June 18, 2008 - 10:12 pm CST
The Baldwin County Health Department says a sentinel chicken has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE.
The chicken was in Orange Beach.
Health workers monitor mosquito borne viruses by using the chickens. The chickens are immune to the diseases.
EEE can be transmitted to humans and horses by mosquitoes, but horses have vaccines against the virus.
Right now, there's no vaccine for humans.
The Baldwin County Health Department says there have been no mosquito borne viruses detected in humans in Baldwin County.
Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Brewton Teacher Busted During…

18 Total Comments
Brewton Teacher Busted During Drug Sting Police say a Brewton Elementary School teacher was arrested… more »

Alabama Ethics Commission Found…

6 Total Comments
Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak A national survey says Alabama is one of only three states… more »

Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by…

10 Total Comments
Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by Shooting Prichard police say a 1-year-old girl and her father were… more »

Customers Chase After Bank Robber

5 Total Comments
Customers Chase After Bank Robber Police say Sean Mitchell robbed the M & M Bank on Bienville… more »

Revenue Commission Missing 20k

4 Total Comments
Revenue Commission Missing 20k The News 5 Investigative team has confirmed that about 20,000… more »