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Tickborne Powassan virus infections among Wisconsin residents.

Diep K Hoang DK Johnson, J Erin JE Staples, Mark J MJ Sotir, David M DM Warshauer, and Jeffrey P JP Davis

WMJ 109(2):91-7 (2010) PMID 20443328

Powassan virus (POWV) is a tickborne Flavivirus that causes a rare but potentially life-threatening illness. The first reported case of POWV infection in a Wisconsin resident occurred in 2003. Enhanced surveillance and testing detected 2 additional cases.

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