Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high
Powassan virustick-borne illnesshealth newsmedical research
Author: bushwart
Date: 6/30/2026
Article Summary:
Experts warn about the spread of a rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness, Powassan virus, which can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes after an infected tick bite.