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Rare Powassan Virus Nearly Kills New Hampshire Man After Tick Bite
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A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire nearly died after contracting the rare Powassan virus from a tick bite. The report highlights the severity of tick-borne illnesses beyond the more commonly known Lyme disease.
Why it matters
It raises public health awareness regarding the risks of tick-borne pathogens in the United States.
For 66-year-old John Regan of Concord, New Hampshire, retirement turned into a grueling ordeal after a tick bite in early May.
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