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health20 days ago•48 min saved

Powassan virus spikes to record US cases, with rapid transmission and no vaccine

Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness with no vaccine, has surged to a record high in the United States (76 diagnosed in 2025). The virus can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes after a tick bite, can cause severe neurological complications, and currently has no specific treatment or vaccine, making prevention (tick bite avoidance) crucial—especially for children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

via Yahoo|

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health5 months ago•36 min saved

Nipah Threat Triggers Urgent Border Scrutiny

Two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal have prompted intensified border checks and health screenings at Koshi Province crossings and other Nepal border routes, as authorities fight a disease with no approved vaccine or cure and the WHO designates Nipah as a priority pathogen.

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health5 months ago•323 min saved

Two Nipah cases in India spotlight a deadly, vaccineless virus

Two Nipah virus cases were confirmed in eastern India, according to the WHO. Nipah is a highly deadly zoonotic virus that can spread from animals (bats, pigs) and, with close contact, between people. Incubation is about 4–14 days and many patients can progress from flu‑like symptoms to severe neurological disease; there is no vaccine or specific treatment, so prevention focuses on reducing animal‑to‑human transmission and strict infection control. Nipah outbreaks occur mainly in parts of Asia, with Bangladesh often most affected, and globally there have been about 754 reported cases as of 2024.

via CNN|

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