Powassan disease: this tick-borne infection kills 10% of patients and leaves neurological sequelae in half of survivors

Medical Alert: When a Simple Bite Becomes a Vital Emergency

A sudden high fever accompanied by severe headaches, confusion, nausea, and vomiting after a tick bite should never be taken lightly. These symptoms are warning signs indicating an absolute medical emergency, far beyond the classic manifestations of Lyme disease.