Non-Treatable Virus Found In Ticks In Southern Connecticut

[HorizontalHunter]

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CBSNewYork) — An emerging tick-borne disease is starting to show up in Bridgeport and Branford, a researcher says.
The Powassan virus has symptoms that are similar to those of Lyme disease, including headache, nausea and fever, WCBS 880 Connecticut Bureau Chief Fran Schneidau reported.
But once contracted, there’s no treatment for Powassan. In some cases, it can be fatal, said Dr. Theodore Andreadis, who heads The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
Non-Treatable Virus Found In Ticks In Southern Connecticut

Fran Schneidau reports “These ticks will transmit this virus when they feed within a matter of hours, whereas with Lyme disease, for example, ticks generally have to feed up to two days before they’re capable of transmitting it,” Andreadis said.
Andreadis said there have been no reported human cases of the virus in the region, but added that, now more than ever, people who venture into wooded areas, where deer might carry ticks, should protect themselves with clothing.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many people who become infected with the Powassan virus do not develop any symptoms. The incubation period ranges from one week to one month.


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[the_shootist]

Zombie Apocalypse Party!!!!

 

[45collector]

I f*cking hate ticks. I once pulled one out of my scrotum that was buried in so deep only half it's body was showing. Little bastards.

 

[RImike]

I f*cking hate ticks. I once pulled one out of my scrotum that was buried in so deep only half it's body was showing. Little bastards.

In comparison, it must of looked huge. The tick that is........

 

[Seamsealer]

I f*cking hate ticks. I once pulled one out of my scrotum that was buried in so deep only half it's body was showing. Little bastards.

That'll teach you to keep your pants up in the woods.

 

[RImike]

I wonder if guinea hens will still eat them.

 

[76Too]

I f*cking hate ticks. I once pulled one out of my scrotum that was buried in so deep only half it's body was showing. Little bastards.

ridiculous.

the first time i ever got laid, the chick went down on me after a while and found a tick in my nut sack. oh well, i finished and she went home...the good old days.

 

[richc]

I f*cking hate ticks. I once pulled one out of my scrotum that was buried in so deep only half it's body was showing.

Was it good for you?