Powassan Virus

POW -- A New, Very Frightening Tick Disease

POW -- This is the acronym for the Powassan Virus that is transmitted by ticks which are mostly carried by deer. Do not be mistaken -- POW is very, very dangerous. Recently, I heard about this once believed rare virus on a news report and that the spread of the virus, by tick bites, is increasing. Worse, transmission is within the first 15 minutes of contact......