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Maine reports first case of rare tick-borne disease this year

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case of Powassan virus in the state for 2026. The infected individual is a resident of Penobscot County. This rare tick-borne illness can cause neurological conditions and brain damage.

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Maine reported its first positive Powassan virus case of the year in Penobscot County.

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  1. Maine CDC Confirms First 2026 Powassan Virus Case

    The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case of Powassan virus in the state for 2026. The infected individual is a resident of Penobscot County. This rare tick-borne illness can cause neurological conditions and brain damage.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of Powassan virus in Maine for 2026.
    • The person who tested positive for the virus is a resident of Penobscot County.
    • Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne illness that can lead to neurological conditions.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Warmer weather may be helping the Powassan virus spread across the United States.
    • The current tick invasion is among the worst in the past decade.
    • A man from New Hampshire was hospitalized for weeks after contracting a tick-borne illness.
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