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Connecticut residents Be aware! 4 people have tested positive for Powassan virus. Learn the symptoms to watch out for and take precautions to stay healthy.

Connecticut residents Be aware! 4 people have tested positive for Powassan virus. Learn the symptoms to watch out for and take precautions to stay healthy. #PowassanVirus #HealthAwareness
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Antonio Guerrero(@guerreroespejo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Most cases of Powassan occur in the northeastern & northcentral U.S.
The transmission season of POW virus is just starting as ticks emerge in the spring

encephalitis: 1st case in Sharon, Massachusetts
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Most cases of Powassan #virus #encephalitis occur in the northeastern & northcentral U.S.
The transmission season of POW virus is just starting as ticks emerge in the spring

#PowassanVirus encephalitis: 1st case in Sharon, Massachusetts
townofsharon.net/home/news/tick…
#TickBorneDisease
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Armed Forces Pest Management Board(@afpmb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first travel-related death from a rare tick-borne virus has been recorded in Maryland after an individual contracted it in Canada.

cnn.com/2023/10/09/us/…

The first travel-related death from a rare tick-borne virus has been recorded in Maryland after an individual contracted it in Canada. #PowassanVirus #TickBorneDisease #ProtectYourselfFromTicks

cnn.com/2023/10/09/us/…
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Stamford Department of Health and Human Services(@StamfordDOH) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CT has 4 confirmed cases of Powassan virus this year. Although you may not have heard of this virus, it’s relatively common – we see cases every year from tick bites. When you’re enjoying the outdoors, take steps to protect yourself from tick bites.

CT has 4 confirmed cases of Powassan virus this year. Although you may not have heard of this virus, it’s relatively common – we see cases every year from tick bites. When you’re enjoying the outdoors, take steps to protect yourself from tick bites. 

#powassanvirus #publichealth
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Bay Area Lyme Foundation(@BayAreaLyme) 's Twitter Profile Photo

, research shows that the virus can be transmitted from the blacklegged within 15 minutes after attachment. There is no drug to treat Powassan virus infection.

Read the study to learn more about the virus: bit.ly/3PAyZTB

#DYK, research shows that the #Powassan virus can be transmitted from the blacklegged #tick within 15 minutes after attachment. There is no drug to treat Powassan virus infection.

Read the study to learn more about the #Powassanvirus: bit.ly/3PAyZTB #FightTheBite
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Labroots Microbiology(@Microbiology_LR) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Investigating Active Transmission in | 'We typically only see the most severe cases of disease, and those are the people that end up in the hospital. But it's probably just the tip of the iceberg,' said Chantal Vogels. buff.ly/3KUDdU9

Investigating Active #PowassanVirus Transmission in #NewEngland |  'We typically only see the most severe cases of disease, and those are the people that end up in the hospital. But it's probably just the tip of the iceberg,' said Chantal Vogels. buff.ly/3KUDdU9
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Tick-borne Powassan virus is being transmitted in concentrated clusters in New England, study says



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Tick-borne Powassan virus is being transmitted in concentrated clusters in New England, study says

#powassanvirus 

More info | ⬇️
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Jagran English(@JagranEnglish) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Powassan Virus Disease Claims One Life In US; Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of This Tick-Borne Illness

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Powassan Virus Disease Claims One Life In US; Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of This Tick-Borne Illness
#Powassanvirus #US #Canada #Russia #virus #deadlyvirus
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