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Powassan virus

POWV
When to seek urgent care: Emergency care for neurological symptoms

Key facts

Family
Flaviviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
1-4 weeks
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
37,259

Symptoms

FeverHeadacheEncephalitisSeizures

Transmission

Tick bite

Prevention

Tick protectionPrompt tick removal

Treatment

Supportive intensive care

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