Health & Fitness

New Hampshire Man Fighting For Life After Testing Positive For 3 Mosquito Viruses, Including EEE

"He's my brother. It's very difficult, especially since it is from a mosquito," said Angela Barker, fighting back tears.

(Sean Barnacoat)

September 3, 2024

KENSINGTON, NH - A New Hampshire man is in the hospital after he was bitten by a mosquito. Now he is testing positive for three mosquito-borne viruses, including eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).

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"He's my brother. It's very difficult, especially since it is from a mosquito," said Angela Barker, fighting back tears.

Barker's brother-in-law, 54-year-old Joe Casey, is fighting for his life after he was bitten by a mosquito.

Find out what's happening in Hampton-North Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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