Rare Mosquito Born Disease Found In Indiana

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GOSHEN, Ind. — The Indiana State Department of Health says eastern equine encephalitis has been found in three horses and a cluster of mosquitoes in Elkhart County.

It is a rare mosquito-borne virus that has caused deaths in other states.

No Indiana residents have been diagnosed with the virus. The virus can cause brain infections.

Deaths have been reported in Michigan, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Experts say that the best way to guard against mosquito bites is to wear repellent with DEET and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, particularly at dusk when mosquitoes are most likely to bite.