This test supports the diagnosis of current or past Eastern Equine encephalitis virus infection.  Eastern Equine encephalitis is a serious viral disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes. It is one of several mosquito-borne virus diseases that can affect the central nervous system and cause severe complications and death.

Eastern Equine encephalitis is found mainly along the eastern seaboard of the United States and on the eastern Gulf coast. . There is no specific treatment for Eastern Equine encephalitis. Prevention centers on controlling mosquitoes and avoiding mosquito bites.

Private MD Lab Services offers this test for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgG: