Powassan virus reported for the first time in Cayuga County
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The tick-borne disease, Powassan virus was reported for the first time in Cayuga County, according to local media report. Powassan virus can cause symptoms ranging from a mild flu-like illness to life-threatening neurologic disease. Signs and symptoms of Powassan infection can include fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures, and memory loss. Long-term neurologic problems may occur. Long-term sequelae occurs ["]
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