Minnesota now has concerns about another tick-borne disease. Powassan virus, while minimal cases in 2024, is on the radar of state epidemiologists. Carried by blacklegged ticks (deer ticks), it can cause neurological damage.While the risk is very low, the tick prevention that you will do for ordinary ticks will also help prevent this serious virus if it has arrived in our area. An awareness for ticks, now that it is spring, is needed.
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