A Newly Emerging Deadly Duo Scenario of Tick Borne Neuropathogenic Powassan Virus Plus Coronavirus COVID-19

Authors

Robert A. Ollar, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Journal Title

EC Neurology

First Page

26

Last Page

27

Document Type

Response or Comment

Publication Date

8-1-2020

Department

Neurology

Abstract

The Powassan virus is a Tick Borne Neuropathogen that is deadlier than Lyme Disease due to the fact that it has a rapid onset of neurological symptoms, and also has a brief transmission time of 15 minutes after the attachment of a tick to its victim [1-4]. It is the only flavivirus that is associated with ticks, and that is also found to occur in the Western Hemisphere [1].

Recommended Citation

Ollar, R. A. (2020). A Newly Emerging Deadly Duo Scenario of Tick Borne Neuropathogenic Powassan Virus Plus Coronavirus COVID-19. EC Neurology, 12 (8), 26-27. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/nymc_fac_pubs/2514