For the last two years, Coppe Laboratories has dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to dispelling the myth that infection with Powassan virus, a virus transmitted by tick bite, is rare.
Science Corner
Questions and Answers about Tick-Borne Illness Testing
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Tagged: Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia burgdorferi
Brain Teaser
A 57-year-old woman from Minnesota was admitted to the hospital after having a fever of 102 degrees for four days. Her family said she hadn’t been feeling well for a week. In addition to the fever, she presented with fatigue, confusion, and difficulty walking and speaking.
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Tagged: Borrelia burgdorferi, Powassan virus