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4 cases of tick-borne Powassan virus confirmed in Connecticut
Aug 21, 2023, 9:28amUpdated 6h ago
By: News 12 Staff
State officials said four Connecticut residents tested positive for the tick-borne Powassan virus (POWV).
The four cases, two men from Middlesex and Litchfield counties and two women from Windham and Litchfield counties, are the first “POWV-associated illness” identified in the state this year. All patients are 50+ years old.
All four patients were hospitalized with central nervous system problems, but have been discharged and are recovering...
4 cases of tick-borne Powassan virus confirmed in Connecticut
Aug 21, 2023, 9:28amUpdated 6h ago
By: News 12 Staff
State officials said four Connecticut residents tested positive for the tick-borne Powassan virus (POWV).
The four cases, two men from Middlesex and Litchfield counties and two women from Windham and Litchfield counties, are the first “POWV-associated illness” identified in the state this year. All patients are 50+ years old.
All four patients were hospitalized with central nervous system problems, but have been discharged and are recovering...