Powassan Virus

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http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/19/officials-warn-of-dangers-of-tick-borne-powassan-virus/

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/04...ne-powassan-virus-is-worse-than-lyme-disease/


This is scary stuff. "Avoid Brushy or wooded areas". Ummm yeah.


Identified as Powassan virus, the disease is thought to be transmitted into the bloodstream within minutes of a tick bite.

 

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The cold and snow never seems to affect tick pops around here. Wish it did.