"Originally discovered two years ago in Warren County, New Jersey when a woman developed symptoms akin to Lyme disease in May 2013, but then died days later. (sic)
Unlike Lyme disease, Powassan can be easily transmitted only hours after being bit by a tick, so Rainey and other health agencies are asking the public to wear long-sleeves when spending time outdoors, and to check vigilantly for ticks that may attach themselves to the body. "
See: http://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/5702/20150416/the-tick-problem-what-are-the-chances-that-you-ll-survive-the-spring-powassan-free.htm
Courtesy of a colleague: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/powassan/basics.html
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