Ticks can carry a number of disease-causing pathogens. If an infected tick bites a human, that human can then contract several illnesses. In many cases, people who contract these…
According to a story from ozarksfirst.com, Jamie Simoson was taken completely by surprise when her three year old son Jonathan started complaining about a headache. As his condition worsened, Jonathan…
The Powassan virus is extremely rare, however there have been cases of it in the United States. The disease is carried by ticks, but a recent article has pointed…
According to a recent article, a man in Maine has died after being bit by a tick and contracting the rare Powassan virus from the bite. Powassan Virus Powassan virus…
According to Fox News, the Connecticut Department of Public Health recently shared that there was at least one diagnosed case of Powassan virus within the state. Typically, it is rare…
After a case of the rare tick-borne illness, Powassan virus, was reported in Providence, Rhode Island in June, Patch released an article detailing the different diseases ticks can carry, how…
It's summertime, and that means tick season is upon us. We've all had to deal with the annoying insects, whether it's pulling them off our pets, spraying bug spray before…
While Lyme disease is one of the better known tick-borne illnesses, many people might not know about Powassan virus. This flavivirus, common in both Russia and North America, is found…
Rest In Peace, Senator Kay Hagan, who unexpectedly died Monday at the age of 66. It has been widely reported that Senator Hagan was diagnosed with encephalitis in 2016, which…
According to a story from Business Insider, the deer tick, Ixodes scapularis, has been expanding its range in the United States, and where ever it goes, the risk of people receiving…
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