Little-known tick bite disease leaves man nonverbal — what to know about the rising threat - New York Post

A New Hampshire man is in critical condition after contracting the rare Powassan virus from a tick bite. Health officials note that while rare, cases of this tick-borne illness are showing an upward trend.
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Rising tick-borne disease cases represent a growing public health concern as climate patterns shift and outdoor activity increases.
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