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A rare and deadly tick-borne virus has been confirmed in New York, marking the first case outside the Midwest. Discovered in Kansas a decade ago, Bourbon virus causes severe symptoms like fever and headaches—sometimes fatal—and there’s no test or vaccine. One patient, Michael Larkin, battled years of illness before diagnosis. Carried by lone star ticks (also linked to red meat allergies), the virus remains elusive for doctors without commercial testing. With only a handful of cases nationwide, prevention is key: use repellent, wear protective clothing, and check for ticks after outdoor exposure.

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