Powassan virus

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Name: Powassan virus

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Variety of diseases transmitted by ticks

There are a variety of diseases transmitted by ticks in Minnesota. The most well-known is Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria that are transmitted from deer ticks to humans. In 2011, there were 1,201 confirmed cases in Minnesota according ... [Published The Star Gazette - Moose Lake - May 17 2013]

Entities: Lyme Disease, Patient, Antibiotic, Bacteria

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Wisconsin | State prepares for another active season of tickborne disease

Wisconsin’s warm spring weather will mean more blacklegged tick activity, and state officials are urging people to take precautions against tick bites when spending time outdoors. Infected blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks) carry pathogens that ... [Published Big Medicine - May 10 2013]

Entities: Lyme Disease, Henry Anderson, Powassan virus, Antibiotic

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

New tick-borne disease emerging in southern Connecticut

Yale researchers have discovered a tick-borne illness so new to people in the United States that it doesn't have a common name.The new bacterial infection is spread by the same deer tick that causes Lyme disease and causes a recurring fever, muscle aches, ... [Published The Connecticut Mirror - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Lyme Disease, Infection, Peter Krause, Bacteria

First reported Feb 15 2013 - Updated Feb 15 2013 - 1 reports

Research Foundation for Tick-Borne Infections Fights Lyme Disease,...

As the risk and incidence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses continues to escalate, the (NRFTD) continues its quest to accelerate scientific understanding of these illnesses. The NRFTD is awarding $240,000 to fund four promising research studies ... [Published PRWeb - Feb 15 2013]

Entities: Lyme Disease, Infection, Powassan virus, infections

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"People shouldn't panic about it but should be aware of it" Krause said

New tick-borne disease emerging in southern Connecticut [Published The Connecticut Mirror - Apr 16 2013]