THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Tick-Borne Virus That Causes Severe Neurological Issues Hits Record U.S. Case Count.
The United States has experienced a significant rise in cases related to a rare tick-borne disease, with a record number of over 70 diagnoses.
The Powassan virus , a rare tick-borne illness, is spreading rapidly across the United States, with diagnoses reaching a record high, posing significant public health concerns. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has experienced a significant rise in cases related to arare tick-borne disease, with a record number of over 70 diagnoses. DETAIL: The number of cases related to the Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne and potentially fatal disease, has spiked in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76 people have been diagnosed with the disease in the United States, a record high. Prior to 2025, only around seven or eight people were diagnosed each year in the country. The virus, first…Open