New Hampshire Man Dies from Rare Mosquito-Borne Virus

Steven Perry's death marks the state's first fatal case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a decade, raising public health concerns.

Steven Perry, 41, contracted the virus and died after rapid disease progression.
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but severe illness with no vaccine or specific treatment.
Health officials report an elevated risk for EEE in New England this year.
Preventive measures include using insect repellent and avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours.
EEE primarily circulates between mosquitoes and birds, with humans as dead-end hosts.