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So will Powassan virus also wreak havoc like Corona? Know its symptoms and preventive measures

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After the arrival of corona virus in the world, its variants and new viruses are also coming out one after the other, in such a situation humans need to be more careful.

Humans are also dying due to this new virus, so doctors also advise to avoid this virus.

Scientists and doctors have cure for some viruses, while medicine for some viral diseases is yet to be discovered. Today we are talking about Powassan virus which has killed 1 person. Powassan virus continues to pose a challenge to health experts around the world.

The disease is transmitted through tick bites and there is no cure for this virus. A case of death due to this virus has also come to light in America.

Because of this, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, after one death from this rare virus, health officials are warning the public about the deadly Powassan virus disease, an incurable disease spread by ticks.

How does this virus spread?

According to a report, every year 25 people in the US are infected with the Powassan virus. Powassan virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected deer tick, groundhog tick, or squirrel tick. Human cases of Powassan virus have been reported in the US, Canada, and Russia.

Symptom

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people infected with Powassan virus have very few symptoms. It may take 1 week to 1 month for symptoms to appear in infected people.

initial symptoms

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • vomit
  • weakness

Powassan virus can cause serious illness, including brain infection (encephalitis). Symptoms of severe illness include confusion, lack of coordination, difficulty speaking, and repetition. About 1 in 10 people with severe disease dies.

Treatment

There is no medicine to prevent or treat Powassan virus infection. Antibiotics do not treat viruses. People severely infected with the virus are in dire need of treatment.