New testing approach improves detection of rare but emerging Powassan virus spread by deer ticks

Posted by Michael Jannicelli | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Researchers have come up with a new, more accurate method for detecting in ticks the emerging Powassan virus, which can cause life-threatening neuroinvasive disease, including encephalitis and meningitis.

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