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Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn - Fox News

Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn - Fox News

Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness traced to a 1958 case, has hit record highs in 2025, with 76 U.S. diagnoses and no vaccine available.

A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced back to a 1958 case involving a young boy on a farm. The disease, known as Powassan virus, … [+3312 chars]

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