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Rhode Island man diagnosed with Powassan disease

The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus. The man is in his 60s and is currently recovering. Health officials are urging the public to use tick prevention measures.

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Health authorities confirmed a rare tick-borne virus case in a Rhode Island resident.

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  1. Rhode Island Man Diagnosed With Rare Powassan Virus

    The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus. The man is in his 60s and is currently recovering. Health officials are urging the public to use tick prevention measures.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a Rhode Island resident was diagnosed with Powassan virus disease.
    • The patient is a man in his 60s from Providence County.
    • The man is recovering from the infection.
    • Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne illness.
    • The Maine CDC confirmed the first case of Powassan virus for this year.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tick-borne viruses are appearing more frequently in the northeastern United States than in the past.
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