Introduction to Powassan Virus The Powassan virus is an emerging health concern attributed to its transmission through tick bites. This virus is part of the Flaviviridae family which also includes the agents responsible for conditions such as West Nile and Dengue fever. Originally identified in the town of Powassan in […]
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