Powassan virus?

[Ohiosam]

never heard of it.

First case of Powassan Virus in Ohio detected in Columbiana County

Health care providers along with local health departments and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) have worked in partnership to confirm the diagnosis.

www.wfmj.com

 

[Ohiosam]

Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | Powassan | CDC

Powassan (POW) virus is transmitted to humans by infected ticks.

www.cdc.gov

 

[giles]

Since October?! Poor kid

 

[bowhunter1023]

The most dangerous animal in our state is a tick. People laugh when I point that out, but it's true.