A rare (so far) and new disease has been affecting people who live or vacation in wooded areas. It's a transmitted virus called, "Powassan."
The problem is two-fold. It's a virus and it is directly and immediately transferred to humans by a tick bite in a matter of minutes. It is highly dangerous as it is potentially fatal and can cause permanent brain damage.
The symptoms present as fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures and memory loss. The cases prove fatal in 10-15% of the cases. The most susceptible are the immunosuppressed or those who have previously contracted tick-borne illnesses such as West Nile, Dengue and Lyme disease.
The problem with this disease is that, like all viruses, it can mutate into even more significant diseases. Please, be careful when traveling in wooded areas as ticks can hide in both grasses and trees.
Dr. Esther
www.fixdhealthcare.com
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