A group of men make an annual week-long hunting trip for deer season in West Virginia. This year, they had to chase a family of squirrels out of the cabin, and during the week, they killed several deer and processed the meat, eating venison steaks most nights. All of the men had a few mosquito bites, and two cases of beer were consumed. The following week, they all developed symptoms of fever, headache, confusion, and seizures. Which of the following organisms can be ruled out as the cause of this encephalitis?

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JC Virus typically causes progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in individuals with weakened immune systems and does not present with encephalitis in healthy individuals, unlike the other viruses listed which are associated with encephalitic syndromes and can be transmitted through vectors or activities described in the scenario.

A Group of Men Make an Annual Week-Long Hunting Trip