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New York just confirmed its first case of Bourbon virus — a rare, tick-borne illness first spotted in Kansas a decade ago. Patient Michael Larkin, bitten by a lone star tick in his backyard in 2021, endured years of debilitating symptoms before finally being diagnosed in April after joining a study. Doctors noted a dramatic spike in his antibodies and hospitalized him due to severe illness. With no easy diagnostic test, no vaccine, and potentially fatal outcomes, Bourbon virus remains a silent threat. Carried by the same ticks that cause red meat allergies, it’s been linked to a few deaths and scattered cases across the Midwest, East Coast, and South. Prevention? Avoid tick bites with repellent, protective gear, and thorough checks after time outdoors.

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