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While rare in humans, the virus can be fatal, and many survivors experience ongoing neurological issues.

Chickens are used as sentinel animals to provide an early warning for mosquito-borne viruses like EEE.

Health officials recommend preventative measures like using insect repellent and draining standing water.

A chicken tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in southwest Chatham County near Bryan County on Sep. 9, the Georgia Coastal Health District (CHD) posted in a press release on Thursday. That same day, the disease was also detected in an Effingham County horse, according to the Equine Disease Communication Center .

Often known as “Triple E,” EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that targets the central nervous system and can cause headaches, hig

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