Powassan virus disease confirmed in Sharon
SHARON, Mass. (WLNE) — A case of Powassan virus has been confirmed in Sharon.
The early symptoms of Powassan include headache, fever, vomiting and generalized weakness.
The virus usually progresses to meningoencephalitis, and people with Powassan often need to be hospitalized.
A case of Powassan was confirmed in Kent County back in February.
Powassan can be found in the Northeast and the Great Lakes region of the U.S. and eastern Canada. In the last ten years, only 269 cases have been reported in America.
