US reports rise in deadly tick virus

Researchers are exploring innovative methods to reduce the transmission of Powassan virus, a deadly tick-borne disease, on Nantucket by using mice with protective antibodies to prevent ticks from acquiring the bacteria. The virus, which can cause severe neurological complications and has seen a record number of cases in the U.S., is transmitted rapidly through tick bites, with no specific treatments or vaccines currently available. Public health experts warn of its increasing prevalence and the need for effective prevention strategies.

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