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RI man contracts rare tick-borne ‘Powassan’ virus

The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus. The patient is a man in his 60s who is currently recovering. This case coincides with a broader rise in the rare tick-borne illness across the United States.

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Rhode Island and Maine health officials have confirmed new cases of the Powassan virus.

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  1. Rhode Island Man Diagnosed With Rare Powassan Virus

    The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus. The patient is a man in his 60s who is currently recovering. This case coincides with a broader rise in the rare tick-borne illness across the United States.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus.
    • A man in his 60s from Rhode Island is recovering after being diagnosed with the Powassan virus.
    • The Maine CDC confirmed the first case of Powassan virus this year.
    • Powassan is a rare tick-borne viral infection.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • US cases of Powassan virus have surged nearly 100% compared to previous years.
    • Warmer weather may be helping the Powassan virus spread.
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