Powassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. Unlike Lyme disease, it can transmit in as little as 15 minutes, potentially causing severe neurological issues like encephalitis and meningitis. With no specific treatment or vaccine, health experts urge heightened vigilance and preventative measures during peak tick season to avoid this potentially fatal infection.

Powassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. Unlike Lyme disease, it can transmit in…

Cases of the Powassan virus — a rare but potentially fatal tickborne disease that can cause swelling of the brain — are on the rise nationwide.The virus, for which there is no…