Powassan Virus Encephalitis after Tick Bite, Manitoba, Canada.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(9): 1959-1961, 2024 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-39122440
ABSTRACT
A case of Powassan encephalitis occurred in Manitoba, Canada, after the bite of a black-legged tick. Awareness of this emerging tickborne illness is needed because the number of vector tick species is growing. No specific treatment options exist, and cases with illness and death are high. Prevention is crucial.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Encefalitis Transmitida por Garrapatas
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Virus de la Encefalitis Transmitidos por Garrapatas
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Mordeduras de Garrapatas
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
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Article