. Two days after noticing a tick bite, he developed fevers and was unable to walk.

 

A 20-year-old man from Connecticut is recovering from Powassan virus. Two days after noticing a tick bite, he developed fevers and was unable to walk.

Powassan is particularly concerning since it can be transmitted in only a few minutes and there is no treatment. 

 

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-20-year-old-recovering-from-rare-tick-borne-illness/3702844/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQDphVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEev1skoXuc8lVqZczQa5_HEoAnJR2ptClDaM-ItNkSmXkrXccGAl8USGO_pc4_aem_0TDWRoYVyijHZR4RhOvtQA