Powassan Virus Encephalitis after Tick Bite, Manitoba, Canada

Author:

Smith, N, Keynan, Y, Wuerz, T, and Sharma, A

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2024-09

Journal/Series title:

Emerg Infect Dis

Volume:

Issue:

URL:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/9/23-1344_article

Abstract:

A case of Powassan encephalitis occurred in Manitoba, Canada, after the bite of a black-legged tick. Awareness of this emerging tickborne illness is needed because the number of vector tick species is growing. No specific treatment options exist, and cases with illness and death are high. Prevention is crucial.