Health officials in Maine announce the first death from the Powassan virus this year
After contracting the virus, the adult Sagadahoc County resident began to have neurological symptoms.
The first confirmed case and fatality this year from the Powassan virus were reported by Maine’s health officials.
The fatal case in a resident of Sagadahoc County was confirmed by the Maine Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
The deceased adult had experienced neurologic symptoms, according to a statement made on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Health and Human Services.
They contracted an infection and passed away in the hospital.
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Powassan cases are uncommon in the United States, although since 2015, about 25 cases have been documented annually.
Maine has discovered 15 cases in that time, including 4 last year.
The virus claimed the lives of two persons, making this the third Powassan death in the state since 2015.
It should be noted that the virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected deer tick or woodchuck tick.
Ticks can be active whenever it’s warm enough outside to do so, although they’re most active in the spring, summer and autumn.
Many infected people don’t show any symptoms of the infection.
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The time from the bite to feeling sick might range from a week to as long as a month for those who do have symptoms.
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The time from the bite to feeling sick might range from a week to as long as a month for those who do have symptoms.
Fever, headache, nausea, weakness, confusion, seizures, or memory loss are some of the symptoms that may appear. Some patients may also develop major neurologic issues such inflammation of the brain or spinal cord.
Nearly 10% of people with serious illness pass away.
Deer ticks have been discovered in all 16 counties of Maine. Ticks prefer to reside in wooded, leafy, and shrubby regions.
Anyone spending time outdoors should take precautions to reduce their exposure to ticks because they are currently active, the government cautioned.
Anyone spending time outdoors should take precautions to reduce their exposure to ticks because they are currently active, the government cautioned.
You can prevent ticks by using these Tick Free ME recommendations after each outdoor activity.
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Wear light-colored clothing that covers the arms and legs, tuck your jeans into your socks, use an EPA-approved insect repellent and check yourself regularly and after any outside activity if you reside in an area where ticks may be present.
Officials advise people to take off their clothes when they get home, dry them on high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash them. This will kill any crawling ticks.
