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Rhode Island Man Contracts Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus

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Rhode Island Man Contracts Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus
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Rhode Island's Department of Health says a Providence County man in his 60s has Powassan virus disease, a rare tick-borne illness; he was hospitalized but has returned home, and officials note RI has had nine Powassan cases since 2016 while urging precautions against ticks to prevent Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

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  2. RI man contracts rare tick-borne ‘Powassan’ virus  WPRI.com
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