Tick Trouble: The Rising Threat of Powassan Virus

As summer unfolds, nature lovers are flocking outdoors, but a lurking danger threatens their enjoyment: ticks. The tick season is stretching longer, expanding into new territories and elevating the risk of tick-borne diseases.

What is Powassan Virus?

One particularly alarming tick-borne virus making headlines in North America is the Powassan virus (POWV), known to cause severe conditions such as encephalitis, paralysis, and even coma. Infection rates have surged, yet alarmingingly, no treatments currently exist.

Unveiling the Mystery: Structure of POWV