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The Powassan virus infected Jonny Simoson's brain. After hospital treatment, his parents retaught him how to eat and drink, according to reports.

A 3-year-old boy contracted the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness, that led to him being hospitalized. Here’s six facts about the rare illness from...

Mom Jamie Simoson of Pennsylvania found the tick on her son's shoulder after he played in the neighbors' pool during a fun summer day out last June. His test showed he has Powassan virus.

"We want everyone to be aware of the real risks associated with tick-borne illnesses and be vigilant when it comes to prevention and symptom recognition," the boy's mother told the New York Post.

"We want everyone to be aware of the real risks associated with tick-borne illnesses and be vigilant when it comes to prevention and symptom recognition," the boy's mother told the New York Post.

A 3-year-old boy contracted the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness, that led to him being hospitalized. Here's six facts about the rare illness from experts.

A 3-year-old boy contracted the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness, that led to him being hospitalized. Here's six facts about the rare illness from experts.

The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.

A Pennsylvania boy is recovering from complications caused by Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease that can lead to severe neurological problems. Jonny Simoson, a three-year-old boy from Harvey's Lake, Luzerne County, developed meningoencephalitis, an infection in his brain, in the weeks after his parents removed a tick from his shoulder during a pool party. Tick-borne diseases have become increasingly prevalent in Pennsylvania, prompting the state to urge the public to take important s...

The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.