Actually I think it is more his wife she is a nurse and suspected a virus, he was hit hard with a seizure and they helicoptered him to the hospital. Hit hard with antivirals, antibiotics and seizure meds until they could figure out what was going on. Early treatment was key from what we understand. Very low percentage of survivors from EEE.
He was really lucky that his wife was so capable. Swift treatment is essential to avoid as much brain swelling as possible. It seems that older and younger victims are most at risk.
Was that in the Lowell area?