Rare but Dangerous Tick-Borne Virus on the Rise in US
The CDC says 76 Americans were diagnosed in 2025 as experts warn the virus can spread within 15 minutes of a tick bite.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record 76 Americans were diagnosed with the Powassan virus in 2025, with cases concentrated in the Northeast United States, Great Lakes region, and Canada.
- Unlike Lyme disease, which requires 16 to 24 hours of attachment, Powassan transmits in as little as 15 minutes, a speed Dr. Jorge Parada of the National Pest Management Association called "one of the most dangerous aspects."
- Initial symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, and weakness; severe cases may lead to confusion, seizures, or difficulty speaking. The CDC recommends using insect repellents and wearing long sleeves to prevent infection.
- Seven cases occurred this year in Wisconsin, New York, and Massachusetts, with two reported in the past week. Because no treatment or vaccine exists, health officials emphasize that prevention remains the only defense.
- Experts also warn of rising cases of Alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy linked to tick saliva. An estimated 450,000 Americans may have developed this condition, which scientists first connected to tick bites 15 years ago.
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A tick virus that needs only 15 minutes to infect you hit a record 76 US cases
Most people who worry about ticks are thinking about Lyme disease, which generally needs the tick attached for a day or two before it can infect you. Powassan virus — rarer, but far nastier — can do it in about 15 minutes. — Read the rest The post A tick virus that needs only 15 minutes to infect you hit a record 76 US cases appeared first on Boing Boing.
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A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus is on the rise across the U.S. The Powassan virus is spread mainly by the deer tick, the same one that carries Lyme disease. However, unlike with Lyme disease in which an infected tick must feed for 16 to 24 hours to pass on the bacteria, Powassan transmits in [...]
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Cases of a rare tick-borne illness have been on the rise in the United States in recent years, decades after the disease was first identified in 1958. Powassan virus is a potentially fatal disease transmitted by the bite of an infected woodchuck tick or deer tick. The virus can cause symptoms such as weakness, fever, headache, and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are currently no treatments or …
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