but often serious disease." Most people exposed to Powassan will never get sick, but some can get seriously ill with meningitis or encephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain. Symptoms ...

there is no medication to treat or prevent Powassan virus disease. Antibiotics are not effective on viruses. Painkillers, rest and fluids may offer some relief for some of the symptoms.

Two emerging tick species, including one that is known to cause a red meat allergy, are on the rise in Connecticut. Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recently released ...

“Powassan disease is caused by a virus and is not ... and memory loss. Signs and symptoms occur within one to five weeks of an infectious tick bite. To prevent tick-borne diseases, always ...

Over the next two days, the toddler's symptoms kept worsening ... Jonny tested positive for Powassan virus – a rare and dangerous tick-borne disease. According to the CDC, there were just ...

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Ticks have already emerged in some parts of Maine and are likely to be active throughout the spring. This winter’s temperatures were colder compared to ...

“Powassan disease is caused by a virus and is not ... and memory loss. Signs and symptoms occur within one to five weeks of an infectious tick bite. To prevent tick-borne diseases, always ...