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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

health5 days 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

health2 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