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Powassan virus encephalitis contracted during winter months
Most individuals with Powassan virus are asymptomatic but the virus can cause serious complications, penetrating the central nervous system and causing severe encephalitis or meningitis. Investigators explore the case of a 62-year-old man who contracted the virus through a tick bite he received during the winter months, outside normal tick season.
3 benefits of telemedicine for Lyme disease
It can be difficult finding a doctor to recognize and treat Lyme disease. Now with telemedicine, you may be able to consult with a Lyme doctor, who specializes in tick-borne diseases. In a recent study, Trevisan and colleagues describe 3 benefits that telemedicine has had on treating Lyme disease patients.
