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Rhode Island reports second Powassan case in 2026, health officials urge tick prevention

Rhode Island health officials announced a Newport County man in his 70s has Powassan virus disease, marking the state’s second case in 2026 and tenth overall. Powassan is a rare tick-borne illness whose initial symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, and weakness and can progress to meningoencephalitis. There is no vaccine or targeted treatment. To reduce risk, residents should avoid wooded or tall-grass areas, wear long sleeves and pants, use EPA-approved DEET, and perform tick checks with prompt removal.

via WJAR|

#health #meningoencephalitis #powassan

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Three Suspected Tularemia Cases in New York Signal Tick-Borne Rabbit Fever Risk

Three probable tularemia cases—also known as rabbit fever—are being investigated by Suffolk County health officials on Long Island. Tularemia is a rare but serious infection caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, transmitted by ticks or bites from infected animals, or through exposure to contaminated water, dust, or undercooked meat; symptoms include high fever, swollen lymph nodes, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes a severe skin sore. The disease is not spread person-to-person and is treatable with antibiotics, though a vaccine exists only for lab workers and is not widely available. Health officials advise avoiding tick bites, using gloves when handling game, cooking game meat thoroughly, and performing full-body tick checks after outdoor activities.

via CNN|

#health #new-york #rabbit-fever

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Rare Bourbon virus traced to Kansas returns in national spotlight

Bourbon virus, first identified in 2014 in Bourbon County, Kansas, is a rare tick-borne illness spread by lone star ticks. Cases have been limited but include a 2024 fatal Kansas case and renewed attention after New York’s first confirmed case; there is no commercial test, vaccine, or specific treatment, so prevention focuses on avoiding tick bites and doctors treat symptoms as needed.

via Wichita Eagle|

#bourbon-virus #cdc #health

health1 month ago•23 min saved

Long Island Reports Three Probable Tularemia Cases Tied to Tick Activity

Three probable cases of tularemia, a tick- and wildlife-borne bacterial infection also known as rabbit fever, have been reported in Suffolk County, with confirmation potentially taking weeks. One patient, a nine-year-old Riverhead resident, fell ill after a tick bite; tularemia is usually treatable with antibiotics, and officials urge tick prevention and safe handling of wildlife to reduce risk. Suffolk County had four cases in 2024, while nationwide cases in 2023 totaled about 196, per the CDC.

via New York Post|

#health #rabbit-fever #riverhead

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Powassan virus spreads rapidly in US with record case count

A rare tick-borne illness, Powassan virus, is spreading across the United States with a record 76 cases diagnosed in 2025. The virus can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes after a tick bite and can progress to severe neurological disease such as encephalitis or meningitis, with about 10% of severe cases resulting in death. There are no vaccines or targeted treatments, and risk is highest for children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. Prevention focuses on avoiding tick bites and promptly removing ticks, especially during peak tick season.

via Fox News|

#cdc #health #neurological-disease

local2 months ago•23 min saved

Rhode Island Man Contracts Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus

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.

via WJAR|

#local #lyme-disease #powassan

local2 months ago•27 min saved

Maine logs first Powassan case of the year, signaling tick-borne disease concerns

For the first time this year, a person in Maine has tested positive for Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness transmitted by deer ticks in Penobscot County. The Maine CDC notes there are no vaccines or medicines to prevent Powassan, and severe disease can occur (encephalitis or meningitis) with about 10% mortality among those with severe illness and many survivors facing long-term health problems. Maine has reported 41 Powassan cases since 2000.

via WGME|

#cdc #local #maine

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Nonverbal After Tick Bite Highlights Rising Powassan Threat

A New Hampshire man, 66, is hospitalized in Boston after contracting Powassan virus from a tick bite, leaving him nonverbal as doctors treat potential brain inflammation. Powassan is rarer than Lyme but can be severe, with no cure or vaccine; treatment is supportive, and some cases require hospitalization. Ticks can transmit the virus in as little as 15 minutes, and prevention—using repellent, wearing protective clothing, and checking for ticks—is crucial as cases rise with climate-related tick expansion.

via New York Post|

#brain-inflammation #cdc #health

health3 years ago•1 min saved

The Growing Threat of Lyme Disease in New York and Knox County

Lyme disease cases in New York State have surpassed last year's numbers, with over 7,000 cases reported annually. The disease, transmitted through deer ticks, can cause symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and rash. It is important to seek medical attention if Lyme disease is suspected, as treatment with doxycycline is typically prescribed. Prevention measures, such as tick checks and wearing protective clothing, are crucial in reducing the risk of contracting the disease.

via WENY-TV|

#cases #health #lyme-disease

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Tick-borne Oz virus claims first victim in Japan

A woman in her 70s died in Japan after contracting the Oz virus, possibly transmitted through a tick bite, making it the world's first death from the infection. The virus was discovered in 2018 and has been found in humans and wild animals, but this is the first confirmed case of onset in a person. The woman was diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized, where an engorged tick was found on her thigh. She died of myocarditis 26 days after hospitalization. No vaccine exists for the Oz virus, and it has not been found outside of Japan.

via Kyodo News Plus|

#death #health #japan

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Maine reports first Powassan virus death of the year, raising awareness on tick-borne illnesses.

A man in Maine has died after contracting the rare Powassan virus, which is primarily transmitted by deer ticks and can infect the brain and spinal cord. This is the first case of the virus in the state this year and the third recorded fatality from the virus in the state since 2015. Symptoms may include fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures, and memory loss. Cases of Powassan virus disease are rare, with only 202 cases reported in the US between 2012 and 2022.

via Boston 25 News|

#health #maine #neurological-symptoms