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Rare tick disease poses a danger in Minnesota lakes area - Duluth News Tribune

Rare tick disease poses a danger in Minnesota lakes area - Duluth News Tribune

Researchers from the University of Minnesota estimate 5% of ticks in the state carry the Powassan virus, which has no treatment and can cause brain inflammation.

GULL LAKE, Minn. Tick populations are moving north this season, and there's been an increase in tick-bite-related emergency room visits, according to state health officials. The deer tick also k… [+7149 chars]

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