First-ever Powassan virus death recorded in Maryland US - Video
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Overview
The Maryland Department of Health has reported the first travel-related Powassan virus death in the state. The presence of the Powassan virus, which is transmitted through tick bites, was confirmed on September 22, and subsequent tests reaffirmed this finding.
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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
