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Powassan Virus: Silent Killer in Maine | Portland Maine News
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Maine’s hit with a third Powassan virus case this year — a rare but deadly tick-borne illness that’s gaining national attention. Symptoms strike fast: severe headaches, fever, vomiting, weakness — and can lead to brain and spinal cord inflammation. No vaccine or cure exists, making it especially dangerous. The tragic story of Henry Grover, who died after a sudden decline following lymphoma treatment, underscores how quickly this disease can devastate. His wife, Patti, described the confusion and heartbreak as doctors raced to understand what was happening. Researchers at MaineHealth are now urgently studying the virus in hopes of future prevention and treatment.
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