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•   Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Sleeping Sickness) Equine Eastern Encephalitis (EEE) is a viral disease that is often fatal in horses. This disease occurs in areas and at times where the mosquito population is abundant. Climatic events associated with epidemics include excessive rainfalls and higher than normal water temperature. •   Eastern Equine Encephalitis Facts Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare disease that is spread to horses and humans by infected mosquitoes. It is among the most serious of a group of mosquito-borne virus diseases that can affect the central nervous system and cause severe complications and even death. Other similar diseases are western equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, and LaCrosse encephalitis. •   NJDHSS: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but serious disease caused by the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, a member of the family Togaviridae, genus Alphavirus. EEE is a mosquito borne infection of wild birds that can be transmitted to other birds, humans, horses and other animals by mosquitoes. •   Questions Regarding EEE and Horses Eastern Draft Horse Association - Questions Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses. The Eastern Draft Horse Association is the largest horse pulling organization in the country, boasting over 1,100 members from all over the United States and Canada.