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Maine CDC: First fatal case of tick-borne Powassan reported in York County
Category: News & Politics
The main centers for disease control and prevention reports that a person in new york county has died from a deadly tick borne illness. it's called the possum virus. it's the first time someone in maine has died from possum since may of last year. the cdc says two other people in the state have been... Read more
Mainer who survived tickborne Powassan virus shares story to help educate others
Category: News & Politics
A woman from the town of carmel is speaking out about her experience with a rare tick borne virus that can cause some serious health issues. it all started six years ago when megan summers started experiencing symptoms that were misdiagnosed, including partial seizures, vision loss, joint pain and severe... Read more
'Grateful to survive': Mainer raises awareness about tickborne Powassan
Category: News & Politics
It is a tick borne illness that has become increasingly common and unlike lyme, it can be fatal and impact others with long term neurological problems. so far this year, the maine cdc has reported three cases of pa lawson including one death of an 81 year old york county man. a woman from carmel who... Read more