Pennsylvania: Powassan Virus Identified in Ticks
by Press Release from Outbreak News Today on (#5WY9K)
NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has confirmed higher than expected rates of Powassan (POW) virus in ticks located in multiple Pennsylvania counties during the 2021 surveillance season including Clearfield, Centre, Wyoming, Bradford and Schuylkill counties. POW virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected deer tick, and although no [...]
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