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Rare tick-borne virus left New Hampshire man critically ill, "nonverbal"

John Reagan, 66, is hospitalized in Boston after a tick bite caused a rapid neurological decline. The Powassan virus left the retired Concord resident nonverbal and without mobility. There is no known cure for this disease.

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New information indicates the virus can cause death and permanent brain damage.

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  1. New Hampshire man critically ill from rare Powassan virus

    John Reagan, 66, is hospitalized in Boston after a tick bite caused a rapid neurological decline. The Powassan virus left the retired Concord resident nonverbal and without mobility. There is no known cure for this disease.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Powassan virus is a rare infection that can cause permanent brain damage and death.
    • A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire was hospitalized after a tick bite led to rapid neurological decline.
    • Doctors identified the illness as Powassan virus.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • There is no known cure for the illness.
    • The virus is spreading across the United States.
    confidence 90%

  2. New Hampshire Man Critically Ill from Rare Powassan Virus

    John Reagan, 66, is hospitalized in Boston after contracting the Powassan virus from a tick bite. The infection left him nonverbal and stripped him of his mobility. He is a retired resident of Concord, New Hampshire.

    What's confirmed:

    • John Reagan is 66 years old.
    • Reagan is from Concord, New Hampshire.
    • The patient contracted the Powassan virus from a tick bite.
    • Reagan is critically ill and nonverbal.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Reagan became nonverbal within 24 hours after the tick bite.
    • Reagan is an avid outdoorsman.
    • Reagan has been hospitalized for more than a month.
    confidence 90%

  3. New Hampshire Man Critically Ill Following Rare Powassan Virus Infection

    John Reagan, a 66-year-old retired man from Concord, New Hampshire, is critically ill after contracting the Powassan virus from a tick bite. He has been hospitalized for more than a month and is currently nonverbal. The infection has stripped him of his speech and mobility.

    What's confirmed:

    • A New Hampshire man contracted the rare Powassan virus from a tick bite.
    • The patient has been hospitalized for more than a month.
    • The infection has left the man in critical condition.
    • John Reagan is a 66-year-old retired resident of Concord, New Hampshire.
    • The patient is nonverbal.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • John Reagan is on life support.
    • The Powassan virus is incurable.
    confidence 95%