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Tick populations are expanding across the United States, fueling a rise in tick‑borne diseases. Among the emerging threats is Powassan virus, a rare infection that is being reported more frequently and can trigger severe brain inflammation and lasting neurological complications. Despite the growing case numbers, researchers still have limited knowledge of the virus’s biology and the mechanisms that lead to serious illness.

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