Powassan articles
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Deadly Powassan tick virus confirmed in Sharon
The virus can cause encephalitis, a potentially fatal swelling of the brain, or meningitis, inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord that can be life-threatening.
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Powassan virus found in Massachusetts for first time in 2024
A confirmed case of the potentially deadly Powassan virus has been reported for the first time this season in Massachusetts.