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27 August 2026

Tick-borne diseases: why the Powassan virus kills 10% of patients in a few days, unlike Lyme

Powassan, a little-known virus transmitted by deer ticks, causes fulminant encephalitis that can kill within days. Unlike Lyme, which develops progressively, this pathogen triggers sudden fever, confusion, and rapid neurological failure. No specific treatment exists to date.

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