First Powassan virus case, death in Maryland reported

First Powassan virus case, death in Maryland reported

The Maryland Department of Health announced the first-ever case and death due to the Powassan virus in Maryland.The department confirmed the presence of Powassan, which is spread by the bite of an infected tick, on Sept. 22.”We are very saddened to report the first death due to the Powassan virus in our state,” Deputy Secretary … Read more