Powassan virus illness: First human case in Allegheny County reported

THIS YEAR. ALSO, NEW AT NOON. THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS THE FIRST HUMAN CASE OF POWASSAN VIRUS DISEASE WAS DETECTED IN THE COUNTY. THE DISEASE IS A TICK BORNE DISEASE SPREAD TO PEOPLE VIA BITE FROM AN INFECTED BLACKLEGGED TICK. THE SAME TICK THAT CAN CAUSE LYME DISEASE. THE CHILD WHO TESTED POSITIVE LIVES IN NORTHERN ALLEGHENY COUNTY. THEY EXPERIENCE FEVER. SOME OTHER SYMPTOMS THAT LED TO HOSPITALIZATION EVENTUALLY. WE KNOW NOW THEY ARE RECOVERING AT HOME. THIS IS THE FIRST CASE REPORTED IN THE COUNTY AND IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS YEAR TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM A TICK BITE. A-C-H-D SAYS YOU SHOULD AVOID WOODED AND BRUSHY AREAS. USE REPELLENTS. SHOWER AFTER BEING OUTDOORS AND CHECK FO

Allegheny County Well being Division experiences first human case of Powassan virus illness

Up to date: 1:49 PM EDT Aug 13, 2024

The Allegheny County Well being Division says the primary human case of Powassan virus illness within the county has been detected.A kid who lives in northern Allegheny County examined sure and is convalescing at house after experiencing fever and different signs that resulted in hospitalization, the well being division stated Tuesday.The tick-borne illness is unfold to other folks by way of a chew from an inflamed black-legged tick, the similar tick that may purpose Lyme illness.To offer protection to your self from a tick chew, the ACHD says you will have to keep away from wooded and brushy spaces, use repellents, bathe after being outside and test for ticks. Should you discover a tick, take away it once conceivable.That is the primary case of Powassan virus illness reported in Pennsylvania this yr.

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Well being Division says the primary human case of Powassan virus illness within the county has been detected.A kid who lives in northern Allegheny County examined sure and is convalescing at house after experiencing fever and different signs that resulted in hospitalization, the well being division stated Tuesday.

The tick-borne illness is unfold to other folks by way of a chew from an inflamed black-legged tick, the similar tick that may purpose Lyme illness.To offer protection to your self from a tick chew, the ACHD says you will have to keep away from wooded and brushy spaces, use repellents, bathe after being outside and test for ticks. Should you discover a tick, take away it once conceivable.That is the primary case of Powassan virus illness reported in Pennsylvania this yr.