specifically identified. LAC encephalitis cases occur primarily from late spring through early fall, but in subtropical areas where the mosquito is found (e.g., the Gulf states), rare cases can occur in winter. According to the CDC, between 2004 and 2013 there were 787 total cases of La Crosse encephalitis and 11 deaths in the U.S. Looking at the distribution of cases across the United States by state, between 2004 and 2013 the most cases of La Crosse encephalitis was in North Carolina. North Carolina had 184 total cases, followed by Ohio with 178 total cases. Related conditions Similar diseases that are spread by mosquitoes include: Western and Eastern equine encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, Saint Louis encephalitis and West Nile virus. References External links Directors of Health Promotion and Education Facts Sheet La Crosse Encephalitis Encephalitis Global Inc. Offering information and support to encephalitis survivors, caregivers and loved ones. Orthobunyaviruses Rodent-carried diseases Zoonoses Brain disorders Viral encephalitis