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South Carolina Reports First EEE Death in 20 Years
9/24/2025
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- South Carolina reports first Eastern Equine Encephalitis death since 2003, Beaufort County resident.
- South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed the death on September 19.
- EEE is a rare, mosquito-borne virus with about 30% fatality.
- Symptoms include fever, headache, seizures; severe cases lead to neurological complications.
- Prevention includes protective clothing, repellents, eliminating standing water; age and outdoor exposure risks.
