Deer ticks can carry Lyme, deadly POW virus according to : The Quad-City Times

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So that's a large increase."While nowhere near as prevalent, another tick-borne disease called Powassan virus carries a serious, sometimes fatal health risk. Both Lyme disease and Powassan virus present with flu-like symptoms and can progress to confusion and difficulty speaking. Though Lyme disease is the most prevalent — and most well-known — tick-borne virus, it isn't the only reason to take extra precautions when walking in the woods. According to the CDC, approximately 75 cases of Powassan virus have been reported over the past decade. We don't see a lot of cases," Paskewitz said.

Experts warn of rise in deadly tick-borne virus

× Experts warn of rise in deadly tick-borne virusSummer is nearly here, and it's bringing fears of a rare tick-borne disease called Powassan. This potentially life-threatening virus is carried and transmitted by three types of ticks, including the deer tick that transmits Lyme disease. Prevention is the first stepThe Powassan virus was first discovered in Ontario in 1958. "To make the matter more complicated, we are seeing greater number of ticks infected with other tick-associated pathogens, including babesiosis and anaplasmosis," Molaei said. "So it does seem that there are more and more deer that they're finding that have been infected with this virus," Lyons said.


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