Powassan

First Powassan virus case, death in Maryland reported

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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

Powassan, Jamestown Canyon viruses detected in New Hampshire

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Powassan, Jamestown Canyon viruses detected in New Hampshire

New Hampshire health officials are warning Granite Staters about the dangers posed by mosquitoes and ticks after two adults and a child were diagnosed with rare diseases.The season’s first human case of the Jamestown Canyon virus involved an adult from Hillsborough County. The virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.>> CDC information: … Read more