Powassan encephalitis
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Powassan encephalitis is a form of arbovirus
that results from tick bites.
Half of all cases results in permanent neurological damage and 10-15% result in death.
Arbovirus
Arbovirus is a term used to refer to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. The word arbovirus is an acronym . Some arboviruses are able to cause emergent disease.-Transmission:...
that results from tick bites.
Presentation
Symptoms manifest within 7–10 days and include fever, headache, partial paralysis, confusion, nausea and even coma.Prognosis
There is currently no established treatment.Half of all cases results in permanent neurological damage and 10-15% result in death.