Number of U.S. Eastern equine encephalitis virus cases from 2004 to 2016

The data shows the number of Eastern equine encephalitis virus neuroinvasive disease cases reported each year in the U.S. from 2004 to 2016. According to the report, 2005 had the most cases reported for this period, with 21 cases. Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) is transmitted from horses to humans through infected mosquitoes. It is a viral infection and there are currently no vaccines to prevent EEEV infection.