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Tick bite leads to paralysis after weeks
John Reagan, a retired pharmacist from New Hampshire, contracted Powassan virus after a tick bite, leading to severe brain swelling, paralysis, and a month-long coma. Despite intensive treatment and rehabilitation, his recovery is ongoing, highlighting the increasing risks of tick-borne diseases like Powassan virus, which has seen rising cases due to expanding tick populations in the U.S. Experts emphasize the importance of awareness, prevention, and government funding for research into diagnostics and treatments.
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