new tick virus

http://ticks.littlethings.com/powassan-virus-ticks/?utm_content=bufferea2d3&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=ild&utm_campaign=DogsILoveMyDog

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There is more factual and less hysterical data on Powassan (including that it has been in the US since 1958 with but 77 reported cases AND that it can be treated) within the “comments” following the linked article. As these are from a medical journal, I would take them at face value.

general report
http://goo.gl/3OaNGH