
Powassan Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne virus that belongs to the family Flaviviridae. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, particularly the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and the groundhog tick (Ixodes cookei). Powassan virus is named after Powassan, Ontario, where it was first identified in 1958. While Powassan virus infections…