Maine records first fatal Powassan virus case of 2024 in York County
The Maine CDC has confirmed the first fatal case of the tick-borne illness the Powassan virus in Maine this year.
Source: wgme.com
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Aggressive tick-borne virus behind death in Maine expected to become more common as climate warms
Officials in Maine reported the first death this year of an untreatable tick-borne illness in a 58-year-old immunocompromised man, putting Americans on alert as a warming climate increases risk of disease.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Can Kill. What Is It, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Robert Weymouth, 58, of Portland, Maine, died this year because of a tick bite.
Source: ashleycountyledger.com
Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Can Kill -- How to Protect Yourself
Powassan virus is a rare and untreatable infection transmitted by ticks that can have fatal complications.
Source: webmd.com
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Maine man dies from Powassan, tick-borne virus, state's CDC confirms
Watch out for these specific ticks as they may carry Powassan.
Source: masslive.com