Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Makes Way to New Jersey and Pennsylvania stat : raredr

Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Makes Way to New Jersey and PennsylvaniaLatest ArticlesMay 5, 2017, marks the date of the FDA approval of Radicava for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Less than a month since a New York infant was diagnosed with Powassan disease, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are among other states affected by the deadly virus. "There is no treatment so there is a difference between Lyme and Powassan. Unfortunately, not all health professionals are properly trained to have conversations about pediatric palliative care. Throughout social media, there is a FDA memo being shared in which an FDA employee explains why all TV monitors in the building are tuned to Fox News.




Powassan virus was first identified in 1958 and was first recognized in deer ticks, the type that bite humans and also carry Lyme disease, in the mid-1990s. What is Powassan virus? In animal studies, Powassan virus could be passed from tick to host after only about 15 minutes of attachment. Should you be worried about Powassan virus? Tokarz's own research , mostly on ticks in regions around New York City, has shown that only about 1% to 2% of ticks are infected with bacteria that cause the Powassan virus.


Powassan (POW) virus is transmitted to humans by infected ticks. If you think you or a family member may have POW virus disease, it is important to consult your healthcare provider. Approximately 75 cases of POW virus disease were reported in the United States over the past 10 years. There is no specific treatment, but people with severe POW virus illnesses often need to be hospitalized to receive respiratory support, intravenous fluids, or medications to reduce swelling in the brain. You can reduce your risk of being infected with POW virus by using tick repellents, wearing long sleeves and pants, avoiding bushy and wooded areas, and doing thorough tick checks after spending time outdoors.


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